Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Orange Curd by combining sugar, cornstarch, salt, and orange juice in a saucepan. Whisk and heat until thickens for about 5-7 minutes. Stir in butter and cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare three 6-inch round cake pans by lining with parchment and greasing.
- Cream butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. Gradually add egg whites, mixing well, then incorporate vanilla extract and orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually blend into the creamed mixture, alternating with milk, mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes.
- Melt white chocolate with heavy cream over low heat until smooth. Whisk egg whites and cream of tartar in a double boiler until it reaches 160°F. Cool, then beat with chocolate mixture and butter.
- Assemble the cake by layering orange curd between cooled cake layers. Top with buttercream, smoothing out, and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
- Create decorations by melting candy and piping shapes onto parchment. Add decorations to the top of the cake for a festive touch.
Nutrition
Notes
Ensure egg whites and butter are at room temperature. Avoid overmixing for a fluffy texture. Chill buttercream before frosting for a cleaner finish.
