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Luscious Layers of White Chocolate and Raspberry Bliss

Welcome to the delightful world of baking where flavors collide to create pure bliss – meet the Luscious Layers of White Chocolate and Raspberry Bliss! Imagine a dessert that boasts moist white chocolate cake layers, sweet raspberry preserves, and creamy white chocolate frosting – it’s a sweet dream come true. This show-stopping dessert not only dazzles the eyes but also tantalizes the taste buds, making it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering.

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup melted white chocolate
  • 1 cup raspberry preserves
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted white chocolate for frosting
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Make the Cake:
  2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and melted white chocolate.
  6. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk into the mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the three pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Allow them to cool completely.
  9. Make the Frosting:
  10. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
  11. Add in the melted white chocolate and heavy cream, then beat until fluffy.
  12. Assemble the Cake:
  13. Spread raspberry preserves between each cake layer.
  14. Frost the outside of the cake generously with the white chocolate frosting.
  15. Chill the completed cake for 30 minutes before slicing. For the finishing touch, garnish with fresh raspberries and white chocolate shavings.