This delightful cake features tender vanilla layers, a bold raspberry compote, and a silky whipped white chocolate ganache frosting. Perfect for any special occasion!
Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan over medium heat until softened. Add cornstarch mixed with water, stir until thickened, and cool completely.
Make Cake Batter:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 8-inch round pans with parchment paper. Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. Cream butter, oil, sugar, and vanilla in another. Beat in eggs, then fold in dry ingredients and milk alternately. Add raspberries last.
Bake Cake:
Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool completely.
Prepare Frosting:
Follow the recipe for Vanilla Whipped Ganache Frosting (link provided in the original document).
Assemble the Cake:
Pipe a frosting border on the first cake layer, spread raspberry filling inside, stack the second layer, and frost the entire cake. Decorate with swirled raspberry dollops and fresh raspberries.
Notes
Decorate with additional fresh raspberries for an elegant finish!