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Raspberry Pistachio Cake

Raspberry Pistachio Cake: A Cozy Slice of Flavor Bliss

Raspberry Pistachio Cake is a delightful fusion of flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Pistachios raw pistachios preferred
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda fresh stock recommended
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt sea salt recommended
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter melted, can be replaced with plant-based butter for vegan version
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar consider coconut sugar for lower glycemic option
  • 4 Large Eggs use flax eggs for a vegan alternative
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt substitute with non-dairy yogurt if desired
  • 1/2 cup Light-Tasting Oil e.g., canola or vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract opt for pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 2 cups Raspberries fresh or frozen
For the Buttercream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream use coconut cream for dairy-free option
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Homemade Raspberry Jam for blending with buttercream

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowls
  • oven
  • Cake pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Prepare Cake Pans
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line three 6-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
Make Pistachio Flour
  1. Pulse unsalted pistachios in a food processor until they achieve a coarse flour consistency.
Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Prepare Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, followed by yogurt, oil, and vanilla.
Combine Mixtures
  1. Gently sift dry ingredients into wet mixture and stir until just combined.
Bake
  1. Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Cool Cakes
  1. Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
Make Raspberry Jam
  1. In a saucepan, cook raspberries, sugar, and water over medium heat until thickened, then strain.
Prepare Buttercream
  1. Beat softened butter in mixing bowl, adding powdered sugar and cooled raspberry jam until smooth.
Assemble Cake
  1. Spread jam and buttercream between each layer, apply a crumb coat and frost generously with remaining buttercream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure pistachios are ground to a coarse consistency to maintain texture. Let cake cool completely before frosting.

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