Description
Heavenly white chocolate cake with pineapple filling blends tropical sweetness and creamy richness for dessert enthusiasts. Layers of moist cake and tangy pineapple create a memorable tropical experience you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 4 oz (115 g) white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 tsps baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 can (20 oz / 567 g) crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tbsps cornstarch
- 2 tbsps reserved pineapple juice
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 oz (115 g) white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 4 cups (500 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Create an ideal baking environment by heating to 350F (175C) and preparing cake pans with a light grease and flour coating to ensure effortless cake release.
- Dry Ingredient Preparation: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to create a uniform dry foundation that will provide structural integrity to the cake.
- Batter Base Development: Cream butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy, then incorporate eggs one at a time to maintain a smooth, consistent texture that will ensure a tender crumb.
- Flavor Integration: Blend vanilla extract into the mixture, then alternately fold in dry ingredients and milk, creating a silky, well-incorporated batter that promises exceptional moistness.
- White Chocolate Infusion: Gently melt white chocolate and fold into the batter, ensuring even distribution without compromising the delicate mixture’s airiness.
- Pan Filling and Baking: Evenly distribute batter between prepared pans, then bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cooling Process: Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, preparing for final assembly and filling with the luscious pineapple mixture.
Notes
- Prevent White Chocolate Seizing: Melt white chocolate slowly using a double boiler or microwave at low power, stirring frequently to maintain smooth consistency and prevent burning.
- Achieve Optimal Cake Texture: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing to create a more uniform batter and prevent lumps or uneven mixing.
- Control Moisture with Pineapple Filling: Drain pineapple thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from making cake layers soggy, potentially using a fine-mesh strainer or paper towels.
- Maintain Cake Freshness: Store cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for extended preservation, bringing to room temperature before serving for best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 47 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg