Orange and White Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

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Orange and White Chocolate Layer Cake
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  1. Heat oven to 350°F Spray bottom and sides of 2 (9X2-inch) round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottoms with parchment paper; spray parchment. Flour bottom and sides of pan.
  2. In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt. In medium saucepan, combine milk, 1/2 cup butter and 2 oz. white chocolate; heat over medium-low heat until butter and chocolate are melted and mixture is smooth and hot, stirring frequently. (Mixture should be about 150°F.).
  3. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs and sugar at medium speed 3 to 4 minutes or until thick, fluffy and lightened in color. Beat in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 teaspoons orange peel. At low speed, beat in flour mixture until blended. Slowly beat in hot milk mixture until smooth. Pour evenly into pans. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick insterted comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack 20 minutes. Run knife around edges of pans to loosen cakes. Invert onto wire rack; remove parchment. Cool completely.
  4. To make frosting, fill medium saucepan one-fourth full with water; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat. Place 6 oz. white chocolate in medium heatproof bowl; place over saucepan, making sure bowl does not touch water. Stir frequently until chocolate is smooth and melted. Let cool slightly. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter at medium speed until blended and smooth. Beat in melted white chocolate until blended. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 teaspoon orange peel. At low speed, beat in 4 cups of the powdered sugar, adding additional powdered sugar if needed for spreadable consistency. Beat until blended and smooth.
  5. Place 1 cake layer on serving platter or cardboard round; spread top with 1 cup of the frosting. Top with second layer. Spread cake sides with thin layer of frosting (A crumb coat). Coat sides with another smooth layer of frosting. Spread remaining frosting over top. Spoon white chocolate curls over top of cake, mounding slightly towards center.
  6. (Cake can be made up to 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1563.9 Kcal (6548 kJ)
Calories from fat 737.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 81.9g 126%
Cholesterol 125.6mg 42%
Sodium 1453.61mg 61%
Potassium 2868.93mg 61%
Total Carbs 193.09g 64%
Sugars 122.97g 492%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
Protein 18.4g 37%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 218.4mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 436.29 Kcal (1827 kJ)
Calories from fat 205.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.85g 126%
Cholesterol 35.04mg 42%
Sodium 405.52mg 61%
Potassium 800.36mg 61%
Total Carbs 53.87g 64%
Sugars 34.31g 492%
Dietary Fiber 0.19g 3%
Protein 5.13g 37%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 60.9mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 38
    Points
  • 44
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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