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Raspberry Sauce Pound Cake with White Chocolate Drizzle

A delightful dessert pairing the rich flavors of a moist pound cake with sweet raspberry sauce and a decadent white chocolate drizzle, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 10 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the raspberry sauce

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh or frozen raspberries Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

For the pound cake

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 3/4 tsp vanilla extract

For the white chocolate drizzle

  • 2 1/2 oz white chocolate, chopped

Instructions
 

Make the Raspberry Sauce

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine raspberries, sugar, lemon zest, orange juice, and 1 tablespoon of water. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5–7 minutes, or until the raspberries break down.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Add this slurry to the raspberry mixture and stir continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
  • Remove from heat and let cool completely.

Make the Pound Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and cream until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing only until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Bake

  • Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the White Chocolate Topping

  • While the cake cools, melt the white chocolate using a double boiler or in the microwave.

Assemble

  • Once the cake is fully cooled, drizzle it with the prepared raspberry sauce and then with the melted white chocolate.
  • Garnish with fresh raspberries, if desired.

Notes

For the best flavor, try to use fresh raspberries and high-quality white chocolate. You can customize this recipe with different berry sauces or nuts for extra texture.
Keyword Baking, Dessert, Pound Cake, Raspberry Sauce Pound Cake, White Chocolate Drizzle