White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of the White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake, a dessert that beautifully marries the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with the tartness of fresh raspberries. This cake is not just a treat for the taste buds; its stunning layers and elegant presentation make it a showstopper at any gathering. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or even a cozy weeknight dessert, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this heavenly delight. Trust us, once you make it, it will quickly become your favorite dessert!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup white chocolate chips, melted
- 1¼ cups whole milk
- 1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup white chocolate, melted and cooled (for frosting)
- 2–3 tbsp milk (for frosting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
- Fresh raspberries (for decoration)
- White chocolate curls or shavings (for decoration)
- Mint leaves (for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare three greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract and melted white chocolate.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients alternately with milk to the butter mixture.
- Divide batter among prepared pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For raspberry filling, simmer raspberries with sugar and lemon juice until saucy; thicken with cornstarch mixed with water and cool.
- For frosting, beat softened butter and gradually add powdered sugar; mix in melted white chocolate and milk until smooth.
- Assemble layers with frosting and raspberry filling between each layer; frost the top and sides generously.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg