White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake
Indulge your senses with the White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake, a dessert that perfectly balances rich white chocolate and tart raspberries. This delightful cake is not only easy to prepare but also visually stunning, making it an ideal centerpiece for any occasion—from birthdays to cozy dinners at home. The layers of moist cake, luscious raspberry filling, and creamy frosting create a heavenly treat that will leave your guests swooning. You can use either fresh or frozen raspberries, ensuring this cake is accessible year-round. Once you make this delectable dessert, it’s sure to become a cherished favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 people 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
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- Fresh raspberries
- White chocolate curls or shavings
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour three 8-inch round pans.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and melted white chocolate.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
- For raspberry filling, cook raspberries with sugar and lemon juice; thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- For frosting, beat butter and gradually add powdered sugar; mix in cooled melted white chocolate and enough milk for desired consistency.
- Assemble by layering cake with frosting and raspberry filling; frost entire cake.
- Decorate with fresh raspberries and white chocolate curls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg