2 level tsp baking powder
12 cardamom pods
225g/8oz caster sugar
200g/7oz icing sugar
icing sugar and dove stencil, to decorate (optional)
225g/8oz self-raising flour
½ tsp vanilla extract
100g/3½oz white chocolate, broken into pieces
225g/8oz unsalted butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
50g/1¾oz unsalted butter, softened
75g/2½oz cream cheese
4 free-range eggs