White Chocolate Mud Cake

White chocolate mud cake

2 sticks unsalted butter, chopped

2 cups white chocolate

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup milk

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

White chocolate buttercream

 2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup white chocolate, pieces

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 1/2 cups powdered 

2 tablespoons milk

1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature

2/3 cups dark chocolate, broken into pieces

2 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with baking or parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, add butter, white chocolate, sugar and milk. Place on medium heat, stirring until smooth and sugar has dissolved. Set aside for a few minutes to cool slightly.
3. Add eggs and vanilla to cooled white chocolate mixture and stir until combined. Add flour and baking powder and stir until combined – don’t worry if the batter is a little lumpy.
4. Divide the cake batter between the two cake pans and place in the oven for approximately 30-35 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle comes out clean. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5. To make the white chocolate frosting, place butter in a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until pale and creamy. Meanwhile melt the chocolate in a microwave, stirring in between 20 second bursts, until just melted and set aside.
6. Add vanilla, half the sugar and one tablespoon of milk to the butter and beat until combined. Add the remaining sugar and beat until smooth.
7. Add melted chocolate, ensuring the chocolate is still smooth and melted but is not warm. Beat until the chocolate is completely mixed through. If frosting is too thick, add an extra tablespoon of milk.
8. Place one cake layer onto a cake board or stand. Cover the top with white chocolate buttercream. Place second cake layer on top (upside down for a nice flat top). Frost the top and sides of cake. Smooth sides using a cake scraper. Serve and Enjoy!