White Chocolate Refrigerator Cake
Prep
10 mins
Cook
20 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This white chocolate refrigerator cake has become my go to dessert whenever I need something impressive but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just thirty minutes from start to finish, which honestly feels like cheating. What I love most is how simple the ingredient list is, plus eggs provide wonderful protein to make this treat a bit more substantial than your average cake. The white chocolate makes it feel extra fancy while the quick prep time means you can have homemade dessert on the table faster than you'd think possible.
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Ingredients
- 120 gbutter
- 400 gwhite chocolate
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 4 egglarge eggs
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 5 gsalt
- 120 mlunsalted milk
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 10 gbaking powder
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x18 cm square baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and white chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Use a double boiler if necessary.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the granulated sugar until dissolved.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the sugar.
- 4
Let the mixture cool slightly, then beat in the eggs one at a time.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 5
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder.
Tip: Sift the dry ingredients to ensure even distribution.
- 6
Add the dry ingredients to the saucepan and stir until just combined.
Tip: Do not overmix.
- 7
Pour in the unsalted milk and vanilla extract, stirring until the batter is smooth.
Tip: The batter should still be slightly lumpy.
- 8
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to create a even surface.
- 9
Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
Tip: The cake will be firm to the touch.
- 10
Cut the cake into squares and dust with confectioner's sugar before serving.
Tip: Optional: add a sprinkle of edible gold dust for extra luxury.
- 11
Serve chilled and enjoy!
Tip: You can also top with whipped cream or chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
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