White Chocolate Raspberry Cake
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Cake
- 2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- 2½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1¾ cups (350 g) granulated sugar
- 4 large egg whites
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
Vanilla Milk Soak
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp sugar
Raspberry Jam
- 2 cups (250 g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- ⅓ cup (65 g) sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water
White Chocolate Raspberry Frosting
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 oz (170 g) white chocolate, melted and cooled
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp raspberry jam (for swirling)
Instructions
- Prepare the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch square baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg whites one at a time, then mix in the vanilla.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely.
- Make the raspberry jam: Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the berries soften. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Cool completely.
- Prepare the milk soak: Mix together the milk, vanilla, and sugar until dissolved.
- Make the frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the melted white chocolate, vanilla, and powdered sugar, beating until light and creamy.
- Assemble the cake: Brush the cooled cake with the vanilla milk soak. Spread a layer of raspberry jam over the cake, then cover with the white chocolate frosting.
- Swirl extra raspberry jam into the frosting using a knife for a marbled effect.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before slicing. Garnish with fresh raspberries and white flowers (optional).
Enjoy this moist, creamy White Chocolate Raspberry Cake that’s perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or any special occasion! 🍰💕