STRAWBERRY-WHITE CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE

Strawberry-White Chocolate Layer Cake image

An irresistible strawberry butter cream frosting is spread between layers of tender chocolate-strawberry flavored cake. For a stunning presentation, garnish the cake with sliced fresh strawberries.-Becky Duncan, Leming, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 eggs, separated
1 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon strawberry extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup water
4 ounces white baking chocolate, melted
FROSTING:
1 cup butter, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
2/3 cup seedless strawberry jam

Steps:

Let eggs stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line three greased 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper and grease paper; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the extracts. In a small bowl, combine buttermilk and water., Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in chocolate. In a small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Pour into prepared pans., Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks; gently peel off waxed paper., For frosting, in a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in jam. Spread between layers and over top of cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 732 calories, Fat 36g fat (22g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 99g carbohydrate (75g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.