If you’re in the mood for a sweet and elegant treat, look no further than this White Chocolate Raspberry Cake recipe. It’s a total showstopper for special occasions like birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Christmas, weddings and bridal showers, and all sorts of special events in between. The blend of sweet white chocolate vanilla cake with a tart raspberry filling makes it a modern favorite, a perfect balance of flavors that appeals to those who are lovers of white chocolate and fruit desserts. I’m a BIG fan and highlight this combo in my Raspberry White Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe and White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Ice Cream, so this cake flavor was inevitable for me. For more recipes that blend tangy berries with sweet white chocolate, check out my White Chocolate Cranberry Blondies, White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies, and White Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Fudge!
Why We Love This Recipe
It’s stunning presentation makes it an easy choice for a formal event like a bridal or baby shower. The white chocolate frosting, a creamy blend of melted white chocolate, butter, and heavy cream, provides a smooth and rich finish.
What You’ll Need
Scroll down to the recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
White Chocolate Cake Layers:
White Chocolate – Brings a rich, creamy flavor and smooth texture to both the cake and the frosting. Salted Butter – Adds moisture and richness to the cake batter and provides a stable base for the frosting. Granulated Sugar – Sweetens the cake and helps with the texture. Eggs – Act as a binding agent, giving the cake structure and richness. Sour Cream – Ensures the cake is moist and adds a slight tang to balance the sweetness. Vanilla Extract – Enhances the flavor profile of the cake and frosting. All-Purpose Flour – Gives the cake its structure. Baking Powder – This leavening agent helps the cake rise. Salt – Balances and enhances the flavors of the cake. Whole Milk – Adds moisture and helps to create a tender crumb.
Raspberry Filling:
Fresh or Frozen Raspberries – These provide the tart, fruity component of the filling. Cornstarch – Thickens the raspberry filling. Lemon Juice – Adds a bright, citrusy note to the raspberry filling. Water – Helps to adjust the consistency of the raspberry filling.
White Chocolate Frosting:
Powdered Sugar – Sweetens and helps thicken the frosting. Heavy Cream – Adds creaminess and helps to achieve the right frosting consistency. Salted Butter White Chocolate
How to Make White Chocolate Raspberry Cake
White Chocolate Cake
Raspberry Filling
White Chocolate Frosting
Assembling and Decorating
Tips for Success
Read through the entire recipe before starting to prepare all your ingredients, and make sure your oven is correctly calibrated for accurate baking temperatures. Ensure your ingredients like eggs, butter, and sour cream are at room temperature for a smoother batter and even baking. Overmixing the batter can lead to a dense cake, so mix just until the ingredients are combined. You can use a kitchen scale to divide the batter evenly between the pans for uniform cake layers. Use a toothpick to check the doneness of your cake layers. It should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs. The filling should be thick enough to stay between the layers but not so thick that it becomes difficult to spread. Ensure the melted white chocolate is cooled but still fluid before adding it to the frosting. If you’re not confident with piping you can practice your piping skills on a piece of parchment paper before applying the frosting to the cake. For a cleaner look to the cake, apply a thin layer of frosting first to catch any crumbs, then chill the cake before adding the final layer of frosting.
Substitutions and Variations
If you can’t get enough of that white chocolate flavor, you can sprinkle white chocolate curls on top of the cake, or even add a thin layer of white chocolate ganache. You can garnish the cake with fresh raspberries like I have, or try something else such as lemon zest and white chocolate shavings for added elegance. Use unsalted butter if you need to, and adjust the salt in the recipe accordingly. Greek yogurt is a great substitute for sour cream and will add a similar tanginess. Instead of raspberries, try using strawberries or mixed berries for a different flavor. If you want a lighter frosting, check out my recipes for whipped cream frosting and Swiss meringue buttercream! Consider adding some white chocolate curls, chopped nuts, sprinkles, or edible flowers to the top for decoration.
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You may need to press and scrape the filling against the sides of the sieve to push it through, but it will remove the seeds for you and you can discard them. You might want to double the filling if this is your plan though, because removing the seeds will result in less filling from a regular batch.
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