White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake: A Heavenly Dessert
If you’re searching for a dessert that combines elegance with delightful flavors, the White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake is your answer. This cake features moist layers infused with creamy white chocolate and tart raspberries, making it a stunning centerpiece for any gathering. The balance of sweetness and tanginess ensures each bite is a heavenly experience. Perfect for family celebrations or casual get-togethers, this recipe is simple enough for bakers of all levels to master while still impressing guests.
- 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
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- Fresh raspberries for decoration
- White chocolate curls or shavings for decoration
- Mint leaves for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract and melted white chocolate.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with whole milk until just combined.
- Evenly divide the batter among prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For the raspberry filling, cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice over medium heat until softened. Stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- For frosting, beat softened butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar followed by melted white chocolate and milk until desired consistency.
- Level cooled cakes if necessary, layer with frosting and raspberry filling, then frost the entire cake. Decorate as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg