Description
This elegant dessert combines a moist, strawberry-infused sponge with a cloud-like white chocolate and cream cheese whipped frosting. Perfect for Southern celebrations, it offers a sophisticated balance of tart fruit and rich, silky chocolate.
Ingredients
- 1 (16.25 oz) box white cake mix
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 (10 oz) package frozen sweetened strawberries, thawed and pureed
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and divided
- 4 oz white chocolate squares, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 (8 oz) container whipped topping, thawed
- Fresh strawberries, sliced for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease two 9-inch round cake pans, optionally lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the white cake mix, four eggs, strawberry puree, and half of the softened cream cheese; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cake springs back when lightly touched in the center.
- Cool the cakes in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan until it reaches a simmer, then pour over the chopped white chocolate and the remaining cream cheese, whisking until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Once the chocolate mixture has cooled to room temperature, gently fold it into the thawed whipped topping and use the mixture to frost the cooled cake layers, garnishing with fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
To ensure a perfectly smooth frosting, make sure the white chocolate ganache mixture is completely cooled to room temperature before folding it into the whipped topping. Using room temperature eggs and cream cheese is essential for achieving a uniform, lump-free batter and a consistent rise in the oven.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American