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 9in round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line bottoms with parchment paper; spray parchment. Flour bottom and sides of pans.
  2. In medium bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, and salt. In medium saucepan, combine milk 1/2 C 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.
  3. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs and sugar at medium speed 3-4 minuts or until thick, fluffy, and lightened in color. Beat in 1 t vanilla and 2 t orange peel. At low speed, beat in flour mixture until blended. Slowly beat in hot milk mixture until smooth; pour evenly into pans. Bake 30-35 minutes. 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 1/4 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 frequentnly until chocolate is smooth and melted. Let cool slightly. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 C butter at medium speed until blended and smooth. Beat in melted white chocolate until blended. Beat in 2 t vanilla and 1 t orange peel. At low speed, beat in 4 C of powdered sugar, adding additional powdered sugar if needed for spreadable consistency. Beat until blended and smooth.
  5. Place 1 cake layer on serving platter; spread top with 1 C of the frosting. Top with second layer. Spread cake sides with thin layer of frosting. Coat sides with another smooth layer of frosting. Spread remaining frosting over top. Spoon white chocolate curls over top of cake.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1563.86 Kcal (6548 kJ)
Calories from fat 737.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 81.9g 126%
Cholesterol 125.6mg 42%
Sodium 1453.6mg 61%
Potassium 2869.56mg 61%
Total Carbs 193.07g 64%
Sugars 123.06g 492%
Dietary Fiber 0.66g 3%
Protein 18.4g 37%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 217.9mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 435.75 Kcal (1824 kJ)
Calories from fat 205.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 22.82g 126%
Cholesterol 35mg 42%
Sodium 405.02mg 61%
Potassium 799.56mg 61%
Total Carbs 53.8g 64%
Sugars 34.29g 492%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 3%
Protein 5.13g 37%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 0.2mg 3%
Calcium 60.7mg 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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