White Chocolate Raspberry Cake – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Cake:
• 5 egg whites, room temperature
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• For the White Chocolate Buttercream Frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 1/2 cups Confectioners’ sugar, sifted
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 6 ounces white chocolate, melted and slightly cooled
• Red food coloring (optional)
• For the Assembly and Garnish:
• 1/2-2/3 cup raspberry preserves
• 1 1/2-2 cups fresh raspberries