Description

Pistachio Raspberry Cake is a delightful dessert that beautifully combines the nutty flavor of pistachios with the tartness of raspberries, creating a vibrant celebration of flavor and color.

Ingredients

Unsalted Butter (250 g)

Golden Caster Sugar (240 g)

Vanilla Extract (1 tsp)

Eggs (4 large)

Plain Flour (150 g)

Baking Powder (2 tsp)

Sea Salt (¼ tsp)

Shelled Pistachios (100 g

ground)

Softened Unsalted Butter (175 g)

Sifted Icing Sugar (280 g)

Smooth Pistachio Cream (2 tbsp)

Fine Sea Salt (½ tsp)

Lemon Juice (1 tsp)

Raspberry Jam (3 tbsp)

Fresh Raspberries (250 g)

Chopped Pistachios (2 tbsp)

Fresh Mint Sprigs

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and golden caster sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the vanilla extract and then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Sift together the plain flour, baking powder, and sea salt; gradually fold into the wet mixture.
Gently fold in the ground pistachios until just combined.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then remove and transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
For the buttercream, beat the softened unsalted butter until creamy, then gradually add the sifted icing sugar, mixing well.
Mix in the pistachio cream, fine sea salt, and lemon juice until fully combined and smooth.
Once the cakes are cooled, spread raspberry jam between the layers, then top with buttercream.
Decorate the top of the cake with fresh raspberries, chopped pistachios, and fresh mint sprigs.

Notes

Ensure that the butter is softened to room temperature for easier mixing. Feel free to customize the fruit or nuts based on availability and preference.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250 kcal
Sugar: 22 g
Sodium: 140 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 55 mg

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