🍰✨ White Chocolate Raspberry Cake – A Dreamy & Elegant Dessert! 🍇🤍
💡 This soft, fluffy cake is infused with creamy white chocolate and fresh raspberries, then topped with a smooth white chocolate buttercream! A stunning treat for birthdays, weddings, or any special occasion! 😍
📋 Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup white chocolate (melted & slightly cooled)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (tossed in 1 tbsp flour)
For the White Chocolate Buttercream:
- 1½ cups unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup white chocolate (melted & cooled)
- 2-3 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish:
- Fresh raspberries
- White chocolate shavings
- Edible flowers (optional)
🥣 Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make the Cake Batter: - In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Stir in melted white chocolate.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with milk, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in raspberries (coating them in flour prevents sinking).
3️⃣ Bake the Cakes: - Divide batter evenly between the cake pans.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool completely before frosting.
4️⃣ Make the White Chocolate Buttercream: - Beat butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
- Mix in melted white chocolate, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth.
5️⃣ Assemble the Cake: - Place one cake layer on a cake stand and spread a thin layer of buttercream.
- Repeat with the second and third layers.
- Frost the entire cake with a smooth layer of buttercream.
6️⃣ Decorate & Serve! - Garnish with fresh raspberries and white chocolate shavings for an elegant finish.
- Chill for 15 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts.
💡 Pro Tip: For a raspberry swirl effect, add 2 tbsp raspberry puree between each cake layer!
⏱ Prep Time: 20 mins | Bake Time: 25 mins | Assembly Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
🍴 Servings: 12 | 🔥 Calories: 450 kcal
