Plain sponge & white choc

[Meg888]

Will a plain Victoria sponge cake go ok with white choc? i.e. melted choc in middle, coated in melted choc then shards of white choc going up the sides; the person I’m making it for opted for this as she felt a white choc sponge cake would be too sweet with all the other choc stuff going on – but I’m dubious whether it will ‘go’ together – I’m actually an avid hater of white choc, so I’m probably not the best person to decide, so you’re opinions will be appreciated.

[woofgang]

are you saying all white chocolate and only melted chocolate to fill it?I think that would be very sickly and dry. I would suggest a ganache filling if she insists on white chocolate filling (mixed melted chocolate and cream) and some added strongish flavouring in the sponge. I am not fond of white chocolate myself :-(

[bednobs]

it will make the cake impossible to cut - when the white chocolate hardens, you really wont be able to cut the cake

[woofgang]

ice with modelling chocolate with added flavouring?
http://www.thecakemakery.co.uk/guides/how-to-make-modelling-chocolate.html

[vodkancoke]

You could do as woof suggested and make a white chocolate ganache to fill and ice it. I would also be inclined to add some fresh raspberries in the middle to cut through the sweetness.

[Meg888]

Thanks, much appreciated advice here, as always!

[woofgang]

ooo v and c.....fresh raspeberries, totally yummy!