White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake

### **White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake 🍰**

This White Chocolate Raspberry Dream Cake combines the rich flavors of white chocolate with the tartness of fresh raspberries for a delightful treat. Perfect for any occasion, this cake is both visually stunning and deliciously indulgent.

#### **Ingredients:**

– **All-Purpose Flour:** 1 1/2 cups
– **Baking Powder:** 1 1/2 teaspoons
– **Salt:** 1/4 teaspoon
– **Unsalted Butter:** 1/2 cup, softened
– **Granulated Sugar:** 1 cup
– **Eggs:** 2 large
– **Vanilla Extract:** 1 teaspoon
– **Milk:** 1/2 cup
– **Fresh Raspberries:** 1 cup
– **White Chocolate:** 1 cup, melted (for both the cake and the drizzle)

#### **Instructions:**

**1. Prepare the Oven and Pan:**

– Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
– Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan to prevent sticking.

**2. Mix Dry Ingredients:**

– In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.

**3. Cream Butter and Sugar:**

– In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
– Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
– Stir in the vanilla extract.

**4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:**

– Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.

**5. Add Raspberries and Chocolate:**

– Gently fold in the fresh raspberries and half of the melted white chocolate. Be careful not to crush the raspberries.

**6. Bake the Cake:**

– Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
– Bake in the preheated oven for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

**7. Cool the Cake:**

– Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
– Carefully remove it from the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool completely.

**8. Add the Final Touch:**

– Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the remaining melted white chocolate over the top.
– Decorate with additional fresh raspberries if desired.

### **Tips for Success:**

– **Melting White Chocolate:** Gently melt the white chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave in short intervals, stirring in between to avoid burning.
– **Avoid Overmixing:** When combining the wet and dry ingredients, mix just until combined to ensure a light and fluffy texture.
– **Raspberry Distribution:** Gently fold the raspberries into the batter to prevent them from breaking apart.

### **Prep Time:** 20 minutes | **Cook Time:** 60-70 minutes | **Total Time:** 90-100 minutes | **Servings:** 8-10

This cake pairs beautifully with a cup of tea or coffee and makes a lovely dessert for gatherings or special occasions. Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet white chocolate and fresh raspberries in every bite!