Description
There’s something undeniably elegant about the pairing of white chocolate and raspberries. The creamy sweetness of white chocolate beautifully balances the tart brightness of fresh berries, making this cake a stunning centerpiece for celebrations or just a refined weekend treat. This is your go-to easy recipe for birthdays, showers, or when you’re craving a sweet food idea with real fruit.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (for tossing raspberries)
1 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
4 oz white chocolate (for frosting)
8 oz cream cheese
1/4 cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
2 cups powdered sugar
1/3 cup white chocolate (for ganache drip)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Extra raspberries (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 6-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups flour and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder.
3. In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add 2 eggs, one at a time, mixing well.
5. Mix in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
6. Alternate adding dry ingredients with 1/3 cup milk, mixing until just combined.
7. Toss 1 cup raspberries in 1 tablespoon flour, then gently fold into batter.
8. Divide batter into pans and bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
10. Melt 4 oz white chocolate and let it cool slightly.
11. In a large bowl, beat 8 oz cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/4 cup butter and beat again.
12. Mix in melted white chocolate, then gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar to make frosting.
13. Stack one cake layer, frost the top, then add second layer and frost all over.
14. For ganache, melt 1/3 cup white chocolate with 2 tablespoons heavy cream, let cool slightly.
15. Spoon ganache around edges to drip.
16. Pipe frosting swirls on top and decorate with fresh raspberries. Chill before slicing.
Notes
For best texture, bring cake to room temperature before serving.
Always fold raspberries gently to avoid smashing.
Chill the frosted cake for 15 minutes before adding ganache for clean drips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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