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Raspberry Pistachio Cake Recipe

Raspberry Pistachio Cake

A delightful combination of nutty pistachio cake layers with sweet raspberry jam and creamy raspberry buttercream.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pistachio Cake
  • 100 g unsalted pistachios shelled
  • 170 g all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 115 g unsalted butter melted
  • 225 g granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 180 g greek yogurt room temperature
  • 65 g light-tasting oil
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Raspberry Jam
  • 300 g raspberries fresh or frozen
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon water
Raspberry Buttercream
  • 460 g unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 230 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons raspberry jam from above
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Equipment

  • Cake Pans
  • Stand Mixer
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line three 6" cake pans with rounds of parchment paper.
  2. Grind pistachios to a coarse flour texture and combine with flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk melted butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time, then yogurt, oil, and vanilla.
  4. Sift the dry mixture into the wet mixture and whisk until just combined.
  5. Divide batter into cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes. Cool completely before assembling.
  6. Cook raspberries, sugar, and water to a jam consistency. Push through a sieve to remove seeds.
  7. Beat softened butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, raspberry jam, and vanilla, beat until smooth.
  8. Pipe a buttercream ring on each cake layer, add jam, and stack cake layers. Apply crumb coat and chill.
  9. Apply final buttercream layer, decorate with piping and crushed pistachios.

Notes

This cake is perfect for a special occasion. You can adjust the sweetness of the jam according to your taste by adding more or less sugar. Ensure the butter is softened to achieve a smooth buttercream texture.