Description
Celebrate Pisces season with this Stunning White Chocolate Pisces Birthday Cake! A rich and velvety white chocolate cake layered with creamy white frosting and adorned with elegant golden touches. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for birthdays, astrology lovers, or any special occasion that calls for something magical and delicious.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz white chocolate, melted
- 1 cup whole milk
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 6 oz white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Decoration:
- Edible gold leaf or gold sprinkles
- White chocolate shavings
- Pisces zodiac topper or decoration
Instructions
Make the Cake:
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Add White Chocolate: Pour in the melted white chocolate and mix until smooth.
- Alternate Mixing: Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, until fully combined.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
Make the Frosting:
- Beat Butter: In a large bowl, beat butter until creamy.
- Add Sugar & Chocolate: Gradually add powdered sugar, followed by melted white chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla. Beat until smooth and fluffy.
Assemble & Decorate:
- Layer & Frost: Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread frosting on top, then place the second layer over it. Frost the entire cake smoothly.
- Decorate: Add white chocolate shavings, edible gold leaf, or sprinkles for a celestial touch. Top with a Pisces-themed decoration.
- Chill & Serve: Let the cake set in the fridge for 20 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra elegance, add gold-dusted white chocolate seashells or pearls.
- Use gel food coloring to create a dreamy, ocean-inspired swirl effect in the frosting.
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
