Description
Treat yourself to a slice of elegance with this Heavenly Pistachio Raspberry Dream Cake. Combining the nutty richness of finely ground pistachios with the juicy burst of fresh raspberries, this cake is a showstopper for any occasion. The fluffy pistachio sponge layers are complemented by a tangy cream cheese frosting, and every bite is dotted with bright raspberries and crunchy pistachios. Whether you’re looking for a quick breakfast idea turned luxurious or a dessert centerpiece for your next dinner party, this easy recipe is here to impress. Perfect for spring brunches, celebrations, or when you just need a beautiful and flavorful cake in your life.
Ingredients
1 cup pistachios, shelled and unsalted
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup whole milk
2 cups fresh raspberries
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pistachios for topping
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
2. Grind pistachios in a food processor until finely ground but not buttery.
3. In a bowl, whisk together pistachio meal, flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
5. Gradually mix dry ingredients and milk into the wet mixture, beginning and ending with the dry.
6. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–28 minutes. Let cool completely.
7. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in powdered sugar and vanilla.
8. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream to soft peaks and fold into cream cheese mixture.
9. Assemble cake with one layer, frosting, raspberries, second layer, more frosting, raspberries, and chopped pistachios on top.
Notes
Use cold beaters and bowl to whip the cream faster and fluffier.
For added zing, fold in a tablespoon of lemon zest into the frosting.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: pistachio raspberry cake, raspberry cake, pistachio dessert, spring cake, easy layer cake