Description
A tender almond-scented chocolate bundt cake layered with tangy raspberry compote and crowned with a silken white chocolate glaze. This modern take on a classic comfort dessert combines creamy, fruity, and chocolate flavors for a show-stopping finale to any gathering.
Ingredients
3 cups all-purpose flour
2½ tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp almond extract
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
2 cups sugar, granulated
1½ cups milk, room temperature
½ cup raspberry preserves
4 oz white chocolate, chopped
2–3 tbsp heavy cream (non-alcoholic)
1½ tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Grease a 12-cup bundt pan with flour-containing pan spray and set aside
Cream softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy and pale yellow
Add 1 cup melted sour cream, milk, 2 tsp vanilla extract, and 1 tsp almond extract, mixing to combine
Spoon half the batter into the prepared pan
Create 3–4 slots in the center of the batter using a knife
Spoon ¼ cup raspberry preserves over the surface in the slots, then dot with tablespoonfuls of the remaining preserves
Gently swirl using a toothpick, then pour the remaining batter on top
Bake 45–50 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with toppings from the preserves
Cool 10 minutes in pan, then invert onto a wire rack and chill 10 minutes before glazing
Churn 2–3 tbsp heavy cream in a pot (160°F), pour over chopped white chocolate (4 oz) and let sit 45 seconds
Stir until smooth, then drizzle glaze over the cooled cake and let set 15 minutes
Notes
Measure flour by spooning into measuring cups and leveling for consistent texture
Flour and baking powder must be non-aluminum for proper leavening effect
Test cake doneness using a digital thermometer (205°F read)
If using frozen raspberries, thaw and drain completely before folding into batter
Glaze should be prepared and drizzled at serving time for optimal texture
Fully cooled cake will release cleanly from pan when chilled
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 55
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
