Description
Silky white chocolate cake layers embrace sweet pineapple filling, creating a tropical paradise of delicate flavors. Rich cream cheese frosting and golden pineapple chunks crown this dreamy dessert that will transport guests to culinary bliss in one delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups (300 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 4 oz (115 g) white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
Cake Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Frosting Ingredients:
- 1 can (20 oz / 567 g) crushed pineapple, drained with juice reserved
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons 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 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350F (175C) and preparing cake pans with a thin layer of grease and flour, ensuring easy cake removal.
- Create the dry foundation by whisking flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform powder mixture that will provide structure to the cake.
- Develop a rich base by creaming butter, oil, and sugar until the mixture becomes airy and voluminous, incorporating eggs individually to maintain a smooth, consistent texture.
- Enhance the flavor profile by gently folding in vanilla extract, then carefully integrate dry ingredients and milk in alternating additions, maintaining a silky batter consistency.
- Introduce luxurious white chocolate by melting and stirring it into the batter, ensuring even distribution without overmixing.
- Distribute the batter evenly between prepared cake pans, creating balanced layers that will bake uniformly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, monitoring the cakes until a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the center, indicating perfect doneness.
- Allow cakes to rest in pans for 10 minutes to stabilize, then carefully transfer to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature before assembling or frosting.
Notes
- Ensure white chocolate melts smoothly by using a double boiler or short microwave bursts, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
- For extra moisture, brush cake layers with simple syrup before adding pineapple filling, which enhances flavor and prevents dry texture.
- Transform this dessert into a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with a high-quality gluten-free flour blend, maintaining the same measuring proportions.
- Create a lighter variation by using Greek yogurt instead of some butter, reducing overall fat content while maintaining the cake’s tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 359
- Sugar: 37 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg