Description
A moist and decadent White Chocolate Raspberry Cake layered with silky white chocolate buttercream and tart raspberry filling a stunning dessert for any special occasion.
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large egg whites
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 cup milk
4 oz white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 cup raspberry jam or preserves
2 cups fresh raspberries
White Chocolate Buttercream:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz white chocolate, melted and cooled
3 cups powdered sugar
2 tbsp heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease three 8-inch round cake pans. Line with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients.
7. Fold in melted white chocolate until fully combined.
8. Divide the batter evenly among pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
9. Cool cakes completely before assembling.
10. Spread a thin layer of raspberry jam between each cake layer, followed by a layer of buttercream.
11. Frost the entire cake with white chocolate buttercream and decorate with fresh raspberries.
Notes
Chill the cake layers before frosting to prevent crumbs.
You can use raspberry puree instead of jam for a more tart filling.
For extra elegance, drizzle melted white chocolate on top before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: white chocolate raspberry cake, layer cake, special occasion dessert, raspberry buttercream cake