Description
A delightful cake combining rich white chocolate and tart raspberries, perfect for special occasions or satisfying a sweet craving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 1/2 cup sugar (for raspberry filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 8 oz white chocolate, melted and cooled slightly
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (or as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the 4 large eggs, one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1 cup of milk until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the raspberry filling, combine 2 cups raspberries, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until berries break down.
- Remove from heat and let cool before assembling the cake.
- For frosting, beat together 1 cup unsalted butter and melted white chocolate until combined. Gradually add in 4 cups powdered sugar until smooth.
- To assemble, place one cake layer on a plate, spread raspberry filling, add frosting, top with second layer, and frost with remaining frosting.
- Decorate with raspberries and drizzle extra raspberry filling for presentation.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to maintain cake lightness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg