Ingredients:
- 12 ounces (340g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) lemon juice
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) baking powder
- ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (2.5ml) salt
- 1 cup (227g/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- ¾ cup (170g) white chocolate chips
- 8 ounces (227g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113g/1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Prepare the Raspberry Puree: Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Simmer until softened. Puree in a food processor or blender. Strain to remove seeds. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat & Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour the bundt pan thoroughly.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Alternate Wet & Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix!
- Fold in White Chocolate: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips.
- Swirl with Raspberry Puree: Pour half of the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Dollop spoonfuls of raspberry puree over the batter. Pour the remaining batter over the raspberry. Gently swirl with a knife or skewer.
- Bake: Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat together softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then the milk or cream and vanilla extract. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, frost generously with the cream cheese frosting.