Description
White chocolate raspberry dream cake combines luxurious flavors in a delightful dessert. Rich layers of creamy white chocolate blend perfectly with fresh raspberries, creating an elegant European-style confection you’ll absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 2 1/2 cups (297 grams) all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups (350 grams) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) whole milk
- 1/2 cup (120 grams) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1 cup (170 grams) white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup (320 grams) raspberry preserves or jam
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F and prepare three 8-inch cake pans with grease and flour coating.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to eliminate lumps.
- Cream butter and sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes pale and voluminous, creating a fluffy texture.
- Incorporate egg whites individually, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Blend sour cream and milk into the batter, creating a smooth and consistent liquid mixture.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, then carefully stir in melted white chocolate until evenly distributed.
- Portion the batter equally among the prepared cake pans, ensuring uniform depth and smoothing the surfaces.
- Bake for 25-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean and the edges are lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and allow cakes to cool completely on wire racks, preventing moisture accumulation.
- Apply a generous layer of raspberry preserves between each cake layer, creating a vibrant fruity barrier.
- Prepare frosting by whipping butter until creamy, then gradually incorporating powdered sugar, vanilla, and melted white chocolate.
- Adjust frosting consistency by adding cream, achieving a spreadable yet stable texture.
- Carefully frost the entire cake, covering all surfaces smoothly and evenly.
- Decorate the top with fresh raspberries for an elegant finishing touch.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and frosting to set.
Notes
- Achieve optimal cake texture by ensuring all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing, which helps create a smoother, more uniform batter.
- Substitute dairy-free alternatives like almond milk and vegan butter for a plant-based version of this decadent dessert without compromising flavor.
- Test cake doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean with minimal crumbs to guarantee perfect moisture and prevent overbaking.
- Enhance raspberry flavor by lightly warming preserves before spreading between layers, which helps them integrate more smoothly and intensifies the fruity notes.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg