
White Chocolate Chiffon Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This white chocolate chiffon cake is one of my go to recipes whenever I want something special but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes in the oven, you'll have a stunning dessert ready before dinner time. The sour cream and yogurt in the batter create an incredibly moist, tender crumb while adding beneficial probiotics that support digestive health. White chocolate chips melt throughout, creating pockets of creamy sweetness, and the whole thing comes together with basic pantry staples you probably already have on hand. Trust me, this one never disappoints.
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Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 120 gunsalted butter, softened
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 120 gwhite chocolate chips
- 120 mlsour cream
- 60 gplain yogurt
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 120 mlunsalted milk
- 60 mlvegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F). Grease and flour a 20cm (8 inch) round cake pan.
Tip: For a smooth cake, ensure the pan is well-greased and floured.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Tip: Sifting the dry ingredients helps to incorporate air and ensures a light cake.
- 3
In a large bowl, whisk together butter, eggs, and sour cream.
Tip: Whisking the wet ingredients helps to break down the butter and incorporate air.
- 4
Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Melted white chocolate is essential for the cake's flavor and texture.
- 5
Add the melted white chocolate to the wet ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Tip: Ensure the white chocolate is fully incorporated into the batter.
- 6
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, whisking until just combined.
Tip: Overmixing the batter can result in a dense cake.
- 7
Add the unsalted milk, vegetable oil, and plain yogurt, whisking until the batter is smooth.
Tip: The addition of yogurt provides moisture and tenderness to the cake.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
Tip: A smooth batter ensures a smooth cake.
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