White Forest Pastry is a delightful dessert inspired by the classic Black Forest cake but with a twist that uses white chocolate instead of dark chocolate. This pastry is a layered treat featuring light and fluffy vanilla sponge cake, rich white chocolate, and juicy cherries, all topped with whipped cream and white chocolate shavings
White Forest Pastry Recipe
This pastry is a layered treat featuring light and fluffy vanilla sponge cake, rich white chocolate, and juicy cherries, all topped with whipped cream and white chocolate shavings
Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat the oven.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a square or round cake pan.
Make the sponge cake:
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, until a smooth batter forms.
Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Prepare the Layers:
- Once cooled, slice the cake into two or three even layers.
Assemble the Pastry:
- Place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Spread a layer of melted white chocolate over the cake, followed by a layer of whipped cream. Add some cherries on top. Repeat with the remaining layers.
Top and garnish:
- Finish the top layer with whipped cream and decorate with white chocolate shavings and more cherries.
Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate the assembled pastry for at least 1 hour before serving to let the flavors meld together. Slice and enjoy!
Note
- White Chocolate: Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor.
- Cherries: Fresh cherries are ideal, but you can also use canned cherries or even cherry compote for added sweetness.
- Whipped Cream: Ensure your cream is well chilled before whipping to achieve stiff peaks.
White Forest Pastry