Posting other day reminded me of another favorite cake around our house. This Whit Chocolate Pound Cake is a lot lighter than the other, and is delicious with fresh strawberries or raspberries. I've even been known to sneak a piece of this cake for breakfast (when the kids aren't looking). The recipe comes from the "White Chocolate Cookbook" by Janice Henderson. There's lots more where this came from if you want them.

White Chocolate Pound Cake Position a rack in the center and preheat oven inch fluted tube pan. Dust with flour; tap out the excess. Sprinkle the pecans over the bottom.

Using an electric mixer set at medium speed, beat the butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy, then add the sugar, 1 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.

Blend in the cream and white chocolate. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Into a large bowl, sift the flour with the salt and baking soda. Mix the flour mixture into the cream mixture, 1 cup at a time, just until blended.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a cake tester inserte in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. Transfer the cake in the pan to a wire rack and cool 15 minutes. Loosen the cake from the edges of the pan with a metal spatula and invert onto the wire rack. Cool completely. Through a fine-mesh sieve, sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the top of the cake. Store at room temperature, wrapped airtight.

One note on melting white chocolate: Since the fats in white chocolates melt at different temperatures, and since the milk proteins tend to clump i overheated, melting white chocolate can be very frustrating. I've found tha the easiest method is to chop the chocolate into small pieces and melt them in the microwave. Microwave at high power for 1 minute, then stir. If necessary, continue the process for additional 30-second intervals until completely melted. Microwave only until smooth; Do Not Overheat!!! Whateve and have not had a moment's peace since. B-) ** -=> this comes from the b