Description

The White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake is a luscious layered dessert combining moist white chocolate-infused cake layers with a tart raspberry filling and creamy white chocolate frosting. This elegant cake is perfect for special occasions or when you want to impress with a deliciously balanced sweet and fruity treat.

Ingredients

Scale

For the cake:

2½ cups all-purpose flour
2½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
1¾ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1½ tsp vanilla extract
½ cup white chocolate chips, melted
1¼ cups whole milk

For the raspberry filling:

1½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
½ cup sugar
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water

For the frosting:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
½ cup white chocolate, melted and cooled
2–3 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional garnish:

Fresh raspberries
White chocolate curls or shavings
Mint leaves

Instructions

Prep the pans and oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside to ensure even distribution.
Beat butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your cake.
Add eggs and flavorings: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to maintain structure. Stir in the vanilla extract and melted white chocolate, mixing until just combined.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Alternately add the flour mixture and whole milk to the wet ingredients, beginning and ending with the flour. Mix until just combined to avoid overworking the batter, which can make the cake tough.
Divide and bake: Evenly divide the batter among the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before turning them out onto wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare raspberry filling: In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until berries break down and release their juices. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Make the frosting: Beat softened butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating well. Stir in melted white chocolate, vanilla extract, and milk a tablespoon at a time until you reach a spreadable consistency.
Assemble the cake: Level each cooled cake layer if needed. Place the first cake layer on your serving board, spread a thin layer of frosting over it, then top with a layer of the raspberry filling. Repeat this layering with the remaining cake layers, frosting, and filling.
Frost the cake: Cover the entire cake with the remaining white chocolate frosting, smoothing the sides and top. Chill the cake slightly to set the frosting before decorating.
Garnish and serve: Decorate the cake with fresh raspberries, white chocolate curls, or piped frosting swirls and mint leaves as desired for an elegant finish.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter and even mixing.
Don’t overmix the batter—stop once ingredients are just combined to keep the cake tender.
Melt the white chocolate gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, and allow it to cool slightly before adding to the batter or frosting.
Ensure the raspberry filling is completely cool before spreading it on the cake layers to prevent melting the frosting.
Chill the assembled cake for at least 30 minutes before slicing to achieve clean, neat slices.

Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
Calories: 510 kcal
Sugar: 45 g
Sodium: 150 mg
Fat: 28 g
Saturated Fat: 17 g
Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 60 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg

Keywords: white chocolate raspberry cake, layered cake, raspberry filling, white chocolate frosting, dessert cake, celebration cake