Description

Experience the perfect harmony of tart raspberries and silky white chocolate in this elegant layer cake. Featuring a moisture-rich sponge and a light whipped ganache, it is a sophisticated dessert that remains effortlessly approachable for home bakers.

Ingredients

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup sunflower or canola oil
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
1 large egg
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup sour cream
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup whole milk
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
8 oz high-quality white chocolate bars, chopped
2 cups heavy cream, divided

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Instructions

Prepare the raspberry filling by simmering raspberries in a saucepan until thickened, then chill completely.
Make the ganache base by heating 1 cup of heavy cream with vanilla, pouring it over chopped white chocolate, whisking until smooth, then stirring in the remaining 1 cup of cold cream; refrigerate until cold.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
Beat softened butter, oil, sugar, and vanilla for 2 minutes; add the whole egg, egg whites, and sour cream, mixing until combined.
Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the wet mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
Gently fold in the fresh raspberries by hand and divide the batter between the prepared pans.
Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean; cool in pans for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Whip the chilled ganache mixture until stiff peaks form, then assemble the cake by piping a frosting dam, filling with raspberry sauce, and frosting the exterior.

Notes

For the cleanest slices, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between each cut. If the raspberry filling seems too thin, you can whisk in a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with water while simmering to help it set more firmly.

Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American