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White Chocolate Raspberry Poke Cake Recipe

White Chocolate Raspberry Poke Cake Recipe


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  • Total Time: 50 minutes plus cooling
  • Yield: 12 1x

Description

Indulgent white chocolate raspberry poke cake marries rich creamy layers with tangy fruity notes, creating a dessert that delights senses. Each forkful promises a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors you’ll crave again and again.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 cup raspberry syrup
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk

Chocolate Components:

  • 11 ounces (312 grams) white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips for batter
  • 2/3 cup (113 grams) white chocolate chips for melting
  • Remaining white chocolate chips for topping

Frosting:

  • 4 cups buttercream frosting

Box Mix Additional Ingredients:

  • Egg whites (as specified on cake mix box)

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to manufacturer’s recommended temperature for cake mix and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
  2. Incorporate egg whites into cake mix and fold white chocolate chips into batter before transferring to prepared pan.
  3. Bake according to package instructions until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  4. Allow cake to cool slightly, then create multiple deep holes across the entire surface using a wooden spoon handle.
  5. Drizzle raspberry syrup generously over warm cake, ensuring liquid penetrates each punctured opening.
  6. Gently melt white chocolate chips with sweetened condensed milk, creating a smooth, rich sauce.
  7. Pour melted white chocolate mixture evenly across cake, allowing it to seep into holes and create additional moisture.
  8. Refrigerate cake for 30 minutes to set and cool completely.
  9. Apply a thin, smooth layer of buttercream frosting across the top surface.
  10. Return cake to freezer for 5 minutes to achieve a crisp frosting texture.
  11. Garnish with remaining white chocolate chips as a decorative and flavorful topping.
  12. Slice and serve chilled for optimal taste and presentation.

Notes

  • Customize cake mix with egg whites for a lighter, fluffier texture that melts in your mouth.
  • Sprinkle white chocolate chips directly into batter to create delightful pockets of creamy sweetness throughout the cake.
  • Use wooden spoon handle for precise hole-poking, ensuring even syrup distribution and maximum flavor absorption.
  • Melt white chocolate slowly and gently to prevent burning, creating smooth, silky chocolate drizzle for maximum indulgence.
  • Freeze cake briefly after first frosting layer to lock in moisture and create crisp, professional-looking finish.
  • Experiment with gluten-free cake mix for celiac-friendly version without compromising rich, decadent flavor profile.
  • Consider reducing sugar content by using sugar-free raspberry syrup for diabetic-friendly alternative.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Desserts
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12
  • Calories: 585
  • Sugar: 62 g
  • Sodium: 180 mg
  • Fat: 32 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 1.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 75 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 4 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg