Delicious white chocolate cake with berries
Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup ground almonds
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a heatproof bowl, melt the white chocolate and butter together, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, and ground almonds.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in the fresh raspberries.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optionally, you can drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cake for extra decadence.
- Slice and enjoy your delicious white chocolate, almond, and raspberry cake!
- Sure, here’s a simple white chocolate ganache topping to enhance your cake:
- White Chocolate Ganache:
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup white chocolate, chopped
- Instructions:
- Heat the heavy cream in a saucepan until it just begins to simmer.
- Remove from heat and add the chopped white chocolate to the hot cream. Let it sit for a minute to melt.
- Stir the mixture until smooth and well combined.
- Allow the ganache to cool slightly, then pour it over the cooled cake, letting it drizzle down the sides.
- Decoration:
- Garnish the cake with additional fresh raspberries and slivered almonds for a beautiful finish.
- Enjoy your delightful white chocolate, almond, and raspberry cake!
Certainly! Here’s a delicious raspberry compote to add a burst of fruity flavor:
Raspberry Compote:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
- In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly (about 8-10 minutes).
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
Assembly:
- Once the cake has cooled, spread a layer of the raspberry compote over the top.
- Optionally, add a few extra fresh raspberries on top for decoration.
This raspberry compote adds a delightful fruity element that complements the white chocolate and almond flavors. Enjoy your enhanced cake!