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Decadent Macadamia White Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

Macadamia and White Chocolate Layer Cake

Sara Coleman
This luxurious layer cake features a buttery, tender crumb infused with toasted macadamia nuts and layers of velvety white chocolate Swiss meringue buttercream.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 745 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 4 large egg whites room temperature
  • 1 cup macadamia nuts toasted and finely chopped
  • 6 oz white chocolate high quality, melted and cooled
  • 2.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups unsalted butter for frosting
  • 3 cups powdered sugar sifted for frosting

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; bring to room temperature before serving for the best texture. You can toast the macadamia nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant to enhance the flavor.