Description
White Chocolate Raspberry Cake is the kind of dessert that turns an ordinary day into something worth celebrating. This easy cake layers soft vanilla cake with juicy raspberries and a rich white chocolate frosting for a beautiful homemade treat that feels perfect for birthdays, brunch, holiday dessert tables, or anytime you need fresh baking inspiration. It is one of my favorite cake recipes when I want elegant dessert flavor with simple ingredients, making it a great choice for easy dessert ideas, party cake recipes, sweet snack ideas, and impressive homemade food ideas.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream
3/4 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups raspberries
1/3 cup raspberry jam
8 ounces white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until pale and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
5. Mix in the sour cream. Add the dry ingredients and milk in alternating additions, mixing just until combined.
6. Fold in 1 cup of the raspberries. Spread the batter into the prepared pan.
7. Spoon the raspberry jam over the batter and swirl lightly with a knife. Scatter the remaining 1/2 cup raspberries over the top.
8. Bake for 32 to 38 minutes, until the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool completely.
9. Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the melted white chocolate, powdered sugar, and heavy cream, then beat until fluffy.
10. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Chill slightly before slicing for the cleanest pieces.
Notes
Use room temperature butter, eggs, cream cheese, and milk so the batter and frosting blend smoothly without lumps.
If you use frozen raspberries, add them straight from the freezer and do not thaw them first, or they can bleed too much into the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
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