Description
A stunning white chocolate raspberry dream cake layered with fluffy vanilla-almond sponge, luscious raspberry filling, and whipped white chocolate cream. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion where elegance and flavor matter most.
Ingredients
For the cake layers:
2 1/2 cups (310g) all-purpose flour
2 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp almond extract
1 cup (240ml) whole milk
For the raspberry filling:
2 cups (250g) fresh or frozen raspberries
1/3 cup (65g) granulated sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry)
For the white chocolate frosting:
1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy cream
8 oz (226g) white chocolate, chopped
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional for decoration:
Fresh raspberries
White chocolate curls or shavings
Instructions
Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line 2 or 3 round 8- or 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
Make the Batter: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. In another large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light. Add eggs one at a time, beating well. Mix in vanilla and almond extract. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with flour. Mix until just combined.
Bake: Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth the tops. Bake 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Make Raspberry Filling: In a saucepan, simmer raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Let cool completely.
Make White Chocolate Frosting: Heat cream until steaming. Pour over chopped white chocolate. Let sit 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Chill 1 hour, then whip with vanilla until fluffy.
Assemble Cake: Layer cakes with raspberry filling and whipped white chocolate frosting. Cover cake with remaining frosting and decorate as desired.
Serve or Chill: Chill slightly before slicing. Serve at room temperature for best flavor.
Notes
Cake layers can be made ahead and frozen.
Ensure all components are cool before assembling to prevent sliding.
You can also prepare the cake as a sheet cake for large events.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: BAKED
- Cuisine: AMERICAIN
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12–14 servings