White Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Cake Base

01 - 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 cups granulated sugar
03 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 4 large eggs
07 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

→ White Chocolate Cream

08 - 1 cup heavy cream
09 - 8 ounces high-quality white chocolate, chopped

→ Assembly

10 - 2 cups fresh raspberries

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans
02 - Whisk dry ingredients together. Add butter, eggs, and vanilla. Beat until creamy and smooth
03 - Divide batter between pans. Bake 25-30 minutes until done. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then on wire racks
04 - Melt white chocolate and let cool. Whip cream to soft peaks. Fold together gently
05 - Layer cake with cream and raspberries between layers. Frost outside with remaining cream and decorate with raspberries

# Cook's Notes:

01 - Use high-quality white chocolate for best results
02 - Can make cake layers a day ahead
03 - Keeps in fridge for up to 3 days