White Chocolate Genoise
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This white chocolate genoise is one of my favorite cakes to make because it comes together in under an hour, and the results always impress. The beauty of this recipe lies in its simplicity: you just need a few quality ingredients and a bit of patience. White chocolate brings a delicate sweetness and actually contains cocoa butter, which has been shown to have mood boosting properties. What I love most is how forgiving this cake is, especially if you're new to baking. The fluffy genoise base paired with that silky white chocolate glaze creates something truly special, yet it requires no fancy techniques or expensive equipment.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour(sifted)
- 200 ggranulated sugar(powdered)
- 4 egglarge eggs(room temperature)
- 400 gwhite chocolate(chopped)
- 150 gunsalted butter, softened(softened)
- 50 gplain flour(for dusting)
- 10 gsalt(fine)
- 1 mlvanilla extract(high-quality)
- 150 mlmilk(at room temperature)
- 300 gwhite chocolate glaze(for serving)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 160°C (325°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a baking sheet that can withstand the heat.
- 2
Sift the flour, sugar, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
Tip: Make sure to sift the dry ingredients to remove any lumps.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, white chocolate, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to whisk the eggs until they become light and fluffy.
- 4
Add the softened butter to the egg mixture and whisk until smooth.
Tip: Make sure to whisk until the butter is fully incorporated.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
Tip: Make sure to mix until the batter is smooth and even.
- 6
Pour the batter into a piping bag fitted with a large round tip and pipe into 6-8 genoise shapes.
Tip: Make sure to pipe the batter evenly to achieve the desired shape.
- 7
Bake the genoise for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Make sure to check the genoise frequently to avoid overcooking.
- 8
Remove the genoise from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes.
Tip: Make sure to let the genoise cool slowly to prevent it from breaking.
- 9
Dust the genoise with powdered sugar and serve with a drizzle of white chocolate glaze.
Tip: Make sure to serve immediately to preserve the texture.
- 10
To make the white chocolate glaze, melt the white chocolate in a double boiler and whisk until smooth.
Tip: Make sure to whisk until the glaze is smooth and even.
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