Swiss White Chocolate Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 8 (1 ounce) squares white chocolate
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 1 cup butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 4 egg whites, beaten

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan. sift together the flour and baking soda; set aside.
• chop the white chocolate and place it in a medium bowl. pour the hot water over it and stir until chocolate is melted and smooth. allow to cool to room temperature.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the egg yolks one at a time, then stir in the melted white chocolate and vanilla. beat in the flour mixture alternately with the buttermilk, mixing just until incorporated.
• in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain.
• pour batter into prepared pan. bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. allow to cool.