White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake

Here’s a recipe for the White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake a luscious and decadent dessert that perfectly combines rich white chocolate and tangy raspberries. It truly is a slice of heaven! 🍰🍫🍓

Ingredients

For the White Chocolate Cake:

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whole milk
8 oz white chocolate, chopped
½ cup sour cream

For the Raspberry Sauce:

2 cups fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

For the White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
4 oz white chocolate, melted and cooled
2 tablespoons heavy cream (or milk)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
A pinch of salt

For the Garnish:

Fresh raspberries
White chocolate shavings or curls

Instructions

Step 1: Make the White Chocolate Cake

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, melt the white chocolate either in the microwave or over a double boiler. Let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Fold in the melted white chocolate and sour cream.
Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Raspberry Sauce

In a small saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries break down and the mixture thickens (about 5–7 minutes).
If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can purée the mixture with an immersion blender or regular blender.
If you want a thicker sauce, dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the raspberry sauce. Let it simmer for another 1–2 minutes until thickened.
Let the raspberry sauce cool completely.

Step 3: Make the White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting

In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Add the melted white chocolate, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Continue to beat until fluffy and smooth.
If the frosting is too thick, add a little more cream to reach the desired consistency. If it’s too thin, add more powdered sugar.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

Place the first cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
Spread a thin layer of raspberry sauce on top of the cake. You can reserve some for serving later or drizzle over individual slices.
Pipe or spread a generous amount of white chocolate buttercream on top of the raspberry layer.
Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with raspberry sauce and frosting.
Cover the entire cake with the remaining white chocolate buttercream, smoothing it out with an offset spatula.
Garnish with fresh raspberries and white chocolate shavings or curls.

Step 5: Chill and Serve

Refrigerate the cake for at least 1–2 hours to allow the flavors to meld and the frosting to set.
Slice, serve, and enjoy the creamy, fruity, and luxurious layers!

Tips for Perfection

White Chocolate Quality: Use high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor.
Raspberry Swirl Option: For a more intense raspberry flavor, you can swirl the raspberry sauce into the frosting.
Storage: This cake can be kept in the fridge for up to 3 days, and it’s even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.

This White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake is the perfect combination of creamy white chocolate and tangy raspberries—sure to be a hit at any celebration! 🍰🍓