How to Make White Chocolate Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something undeniably luxurious and indulgent about a good pound cake. The dense yet tender crumb, the rich buttery flavor, and the satisfying feeling of sinking your teeth into a slice of this classic dessert are all reasons why it remains a beloved treat across generations. And when you add the sweet, creamy decadence of white chocolate into the mix, you get a pound cake that takes this beloved dessert to a whole new level. This White Chocolate Pound Cake is a must-try for anyone who...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 8 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate
  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
  • 4 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate, melted

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 to 10 - inch bundt cake

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (175 degrees C). Grease one 10 inch bundt pan. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of white sugar in the bundt pan.
  • Chop four squares of the white chocolate and melted 4 of the others. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and 2 cups of the sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in extracts and the melted white chocolate.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream. Beat just until combined.
  • Pour 1/3 of the batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with 1/2 of the chopped white chocolate. Repeat. Pour remaining batter on top.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Melt chocolate in the top of two double boilers or in bowls in the microwave. Stir until smooth. Set aside to cool.
  • Let cake cool in pan for 10 minutes then remove from pan and let cool on a wire rack completely. Once cool place cake on a serving dish and drizzle with melted white and semisweet chocolate. Garnish with strawberries, if desired.
  • Nutrition

    623 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 133mg
    • Sodium: 338mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 78g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 53g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 121mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 175mg