Introduction
If you’re looking for a dessert that is both visually breathtaking and irresistibly delicious, the White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake is the one. This luxurious cake combines the richness of white chocolate buttercream with the bright, fruity flavor of fresh raspberries layered between four moist, berry-infused cake layers.
Every slice reveals a beautiful contrast of deep red raspberry cake and creamy white frosting—a true showstopper perfect for weddings, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, or any celebration where you want dessert to steal the spotlight.
🍓 White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Raspberry Cake Layers
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
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1 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
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1 cup vegetable oil
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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½ cup raspberry purée (strained)
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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A few drops red or raspberry food coloring (optional for deeper color)
For the White Chocolate Buttercream
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1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
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4 cups powdered sugar
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8 oz white chocolate, melted and cooled
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2–4 tablespoons heavy cream (for consistency)
For Assembly & Garnish
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1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
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Extra raspberry purée for drizzling (optional)
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White chocolate curls (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Cake Batter
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease and line three or four 8-inch round cake pans.
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In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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In another large bowl, combine oil, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and raspberry purée.
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Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture alternately with buttermilk until fully combined.
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Add food coloring to reach your desired raspberry-red tone.
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Divide batter evenly between pans.
2. Bake the Cakes
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Bake for 22–26 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
