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White chocolate raspberry cake

A decadent white chocolate cake swirled with tart raspberries, perfect for any celebration.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Cake Layers

  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 4 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled

Raspberry Swirl

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

White Chocolate Frosting

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 ounces white chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Prepare Cake Layers

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  • In another bowl, cream together softened butter and melted white chocolate until smooth.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.

Prepare Raspberry Swirl

  • In a small saucepan, combine raspberries and sugar. Cook over medium heat until raspberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly. Let cool.
  • Gently swirl dollops of the raspberry mixture into the cake batter in each pan.

Bake and Cool

  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Make White Chocolate Frosting

  • In a large bowl, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  • Beat in the melted and cooled white chocolate, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.

Assemble the Cake

  • Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top.
  • Top with the second cake layer and frost the entire cake.
  • Decorate as desired, perhaps with fresh raspberries or white chocolate shavings.

Notes

This cake is best served at room temperature. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.