white frosting

This is the best classic white frosting for cakes and cupcakes.

Classic White Frosting

(3 sticks) butter, (at room temperature)

sugar ((16 ounces + 2 more cups))

vanilla extract

milk

In a large bowl (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), mix the butter until it is creamy and smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar, a little at a time, adding in the vanilla and 2 tablespoons of milk a little at a time too. If the frosting is too thick, add up to 2 tablespoons more milk until you achieve the thickness and texture you're looking for.

This chocolate cake with cream cheese frosting is the best!!! Incredibly moist and topped with that luscious white chocolate cream cheese frosting, it can hardly get any better!

Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Chocolate cake (See note):

unsalted butter

g/ 1.5 oz/ 1/3 cup pure cocoa powder (unsweetened)

200 ml/ 6.7 fl.oz/ ¾ cup + 2 tablespoons water

350 g/ 12.3 oz/ 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar

250 g/ 8.8 oz/ 2 cups all-purpose flour

baking soda

salt

eggs (medium Germany, large US)

150 g/ 5.3 oz/ scant 2/3 cup sour cream

Glaze:

g/ 1.7 oz/ scant ¼ cup unsalted butter

g/ 0.7 oz/ 1/8 cup pure cocoa powder (unsweetened)

ml/ 1 fl.oz/ 1/8 cup milk

g/ 3.5 oz/ 1 cup icing sugar

Topping:

175 g/ 6.2 oz white chocolate

230 g/ 8.1 oz/ 1 cup cream cheese, room temperature

Cut the butter into small cubes, place them...

Cut the butter into small cubes, place them in a saucepan. Add the cocoa powder and the water. Slowly bring to a boil, while stirring often to help melt the butter. Remove from the heat and let cool for 10 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/400 degrees...

Preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius/400 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter a springform (23-24 cm/ 9-10 inches), sprinkle it lightly with flour, and shake the form to coat it with the flour all over. Remove the excess flour by patting the pan on the bottom over a sink.

In a large bowl, mix together the sugar,...

In a large bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, baking soda, and salt. Add the eggs, sour cream, and cocoa-butter mixture. Mix well.

Pour the batter into the prepared form. Bake...

Pour the batter into the prepared form. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake comes out with only a few wet crumbs clinging to it. Leave the cake to cool down in the springform for about 20 minutes.

Using a toothpick, poke holes over the entire...

Using a toothpick, poke holes over the entire cake.

Place the cubed butter, cocoa powder, milk, and...

Place the cubed butter, cocoa powder, milk, and icing sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil while stirring.

Pour the glaze over the poked cake.

Place the springform on a wire rack and...

Place the springform on a wire rack and let cool completely.

Chop the white chocolate finely. Place it in...

Chop the white chocolate finely. Place it in a waterproof bowl. Pour some water into a saucepan. Place the bowl with the white chocolate on top, but make sure that the bowl doesn't touch the water. Melt the chocolate slowly, stirring often. Set aside while you prepare the rest.

Place the cream cheese in a bowl and...

Place the cream cheese in a bowl and mix it shortly to make it softer. Add the soft butter and mix well until the mixture turns pale and creamy.

Slowly, start adding the melted chocolate, 1 tablespoon...

Slowly, start adding the melted chocolate, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring well after each addition. Once you have incorporated all the chocolate, mix well until fluffy.

You can use it immediately or let it...

You can use it immediately or let it set in the fridge for a while. The topping can be made in advance. In this case, cover the bowl with cling film/ plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator until ready to use. Bring to room temperature (about 30 minutes) and mix shortly before spreading the mixture on the cake.

Carefully remove the cake from the springform. Place...

Carefully remove the cake from the springform. Place it on a serving platter.

Spread the white chocolate topping over the cake.

Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

https://mediavine-res.cloudinary.com/video/upload/fuxvmrw3zykcocrhvmdv.mp4

Do you feel like baking? Here you will find hundreds of cake, pie, cheesecake and cookie recipes.

Top 2 white frosting recipes from across the web

The most viewed white frosting recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 20,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engine

Top Tags

Classic White Frosting

Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Fr...

Top 2 white frosting recipes from across the web

The most viewed white frosting recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 20,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engineic_arrow_forward_48px

Top Tags

Classic White Frosting

Chocolate Cake with Cream Cheese Fr...

The most viewed white frosting recipes by Recipe Cart users, saved from over 20,000 sites. Or, go to our Recipe Search Engine