What You Need:

 

3 T of butter, cut into pieces

9 oz. good quality white chocolate, divided

3/4 C of boiling water

1/4 C + 2 T of sour cream, at room temperature

1 large egg yolk

3 T of vanilla extract, divided

1 1/2 C of flour

1 1/2 C of sugar

1/2 t of baking soda

1/2 t of salt

2 C of heavy whipping cream

 

How to Make It:

 

Move the oven rack to the center of the oven then preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Lightly spray then dust with flour a 9 inch cake pan being sure to tap out excess flour.

Place 3 oz. of the white chocolate into a microwave safe bowl.

Heat the chocolate on medium power for 1 minute then stir until smooth.

Let the chocolate cool to lukewarm.

Put the butter into another microwave safe bowl.

Microwave on medium 30 seconds or until melted completely.

Add the water to the butter and whisk until blended together well.

Whisk in the sour cream, egg yolk and 1 1/2 t of vanilla.

Dump the flour and sugar into a mixing bowl.

Add in the baking soda and salt and whisk until combined together.

Stir in the sour cream mixture and the white chocolate until well blended.

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

Bake 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Place the cake pan on a wire to cool.

Place the cream into a microwave safe bowl.

Microwave the cream on high for 1 1/2 minutes or until just starting to boil.

Stir in the remaining white chocolate until melted.

Let the mixture cool slightly then cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or until well chilled.

When ready to frost the cake remove the cake from the pan and place on a platter.

Stir the remaining 1 1/2 t of vanilla into the frosting.

Frost the sides and top of the cake before cutting.

 

Makes 6 servings

 

If you like white chocolate this cake is to die for. Single layer cakes are easy to put together and even easier to ice. They give the right amount of cake to enjoy in one setting without feeling like you have over indulged. If you want a little regular chocolate place dark chocolate curls as a garnish on the top before cutting.