White Chocolate Devil's Food Cake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour two 20cm (8in) round cake pans.

   Tip: Use a mixture of all-purpose flour and cocoa powder for the best devil's food flavor.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.

   Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients for the best texture.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

   Tip: Use room temperature butter for the best results.

4. 4

   Melt the white chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.

   Tip: Don't overheat the white chocolate, or it will seize up.

5. 5

   Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the heavy cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat just until combined.

   Tip: Don't overmix, or the cake will be dense.

6. 6

   Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.

   Tip: This will be used for the frosting.

7. 7

   Combine the melted white chocolate and white chocolate chips in a large bowl. Beat until smooth and creamy.

   Tip: Use an electric mixer for the best results.

8. 8

   Add the melted semi-sweet chocolate to the white chocolate mixture, beating until smooth and creamy.

   Tip: This is the devil's food frosting.

9. 9

   Assemble the cake by spreading a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, then topping with the second cake layer. Frost the outside of the cake with the remaining frosting.

   Tip: Use a offset spatula for the best results.