Saturday, January 8, 2011

White Velvet Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache



Rose's Heavenly Cakes, page 17: White Velvet Cake with Milk Chocolate Ganache

I realised that the white velvet cake recipe is the same recipe on page 298, ie white velvet butter cupcakes.  So I decided to bake cupcakes instead of layer cake (no baking mood).  I figured that cupcakes bake faster in the oven and i don't have to cut the round parchment etc.  Since the beginning of the new year, I have been feeling extremely tired because i have to get up early to get my son ready for school in the morning. Age is certainly catching up I have to say...

I searched my entire pantry and i don't have a single milk chocolate bar!?!  Only 60%  and 99% bitter chocolate.. So in my desperation (or shall i say laziness..because now that there is a huge shopping centre near my neighborhood within 10mins walk and a 24hr supermart....ok..maybe one of my major distraction for not baking too..i've been shopping all the time.....lol!), I decided to mix 70% chocolate bar with milk chocolate. I can't remember what was ratio used as i just eye-balled it.  Turned out quite good..maybe it's still a bit dark but just the way i like it. :p

Didn't frost the cupcakes with lots of ganache. Just dipped the cupcakes when the ganache is still 'watery' and gave it a thin coat on top.  My husband doesn't like too much frosting on cupcakes.   


VERDICT:  Totally yummylicious!  I love the "whiteness" of the cake.  So pretty!  Cake texture is soo soft with such delicate crumbs. I love it. Very moist too.  Everyone enjoyed it!  And did i mention i totally adore how white the cake is?  Definitely will be in my baking repertoire. 

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19 comments:

  1. Angie's RecipesJanuary 8, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    White and black .. looks very pretty!

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  2. UnknownJanuary 8, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    looks heavenly.so soft and moist.
    love ganache!

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  3. cocoa and coconut January 8, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Well done for baking despite your business/tiredness. These look lovely, I actually like the thin icing too.

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  4. MonicaJanuary 8, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Pretty... welcome back! I just took out my ingredients to get all room temperature and then we start... I hoping this one goes fast! Its a beautiful day here in Florida today..way to nice to stay indoors today

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  5. VickiJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    Very simple and pretty! I don't know what it is but getting back in the baking groove after the holidays has been difficult!

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  6. loraJanuary 9, 2011 at 1:47 AM

    These cupcakes looks delectable and the photos - just gorgeous!

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  7. PAMJanuary 9, 2011 at 2:31 AM

    Your cupcakes look yummy! I got a little burned out after all the Christmas orders. But I'm back at it now. Happy New Year!!

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  8. HanaâJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:23 AM

    Ooh yum! I agree, I like the whiteness of your cupcakes too. Such a lovely crumb. I might have to cut the cut in half or fourths and bake cupcakes instead.

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  9. maameemoomoo@1/2 food blogJanuary 9, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Like you, i like the white cake!!

    So pretty!

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  10. Alpha Baker JoanJanuary 10, 2011 at 1:43 AM

    Stunning! [as usual!] Love the dipping idea - really left a beautiful, shine coating.

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  11. Whimsy Cookie Co.January 10, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Yum Yum!! These look incredible!!!

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  12. JennJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:47 AM

    Faithy, beautiful cupcakes! I love your dipping method. It also colors the top of the wrapper nicely. I'll definitely borrow this technique.

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  13. lolaJanuary 12, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Well Faithy, your cupcakes look fabulous. Mine were quite pedestrian, but we found the same recipe in Roses book. The ninos next door loved them. Great job as always!

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  14. UnknownJanuary 13, 2011 at 2:52 AM

    Mmmmmm. Sound delish! White chocolate and ganache is a divine combo!

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  15. Sarah, Maison CupcakeJanuary 14, 2011 at 5:20 AM

    Oh my! These look so delicate! I'd probably overrule the husband and put thicker layer of chocolate on them but actually I think the thin layer is what makes them look so stylish.

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  16. Mary BergfeldJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    Faithy, your cake is outstanding. It is the color of midnight and gorgeous to look at. The figures you fashioned for your son are also amazing. I am new to your blog and while here have been browsing through your earlier entries. I really like the food and recipes you feature. I'll definitely be back. I hope you are having a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Oh -- those cupcakes look divine. I now have to add baking them to my list of things to do today.

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  18. AmandaJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Oh my gosh... I WANT that recipe!! I bet it would be my new go-to white cake! :) Great shots girl!

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  19. KristenFebruary 21, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I LOVE this recipe! Perfectly moist and fluffy :). It's delicious filled with vanilla buttercream and fresh sliced strawberries. Your cupcakes look amazing!

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