Pistachio Cake with Raspberry Filling and French Buttercream
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with this Pistachio Cake featuring a vibrant Raspberry Filling and luxurious French Buttercream. The nutty essence of finely ground pistachios pairs beautifully with the tartness of fresh raspberries, creating an irresistible balance that will leave everyone wanting more. Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, or just a sweet escape from your routine, this cake is not only stunning to look at but also easy to prepare. Impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen, as each slice feels like a celebration!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted roasted pistachios (finely ground)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 4 large egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- Finely grind pistachios in a food processor.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract and ground pistachios.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually mix into the batter alternating with milk until smooth.
- Divide batter into pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; cool completely.
- For the raspberry filling, cook fresh raspberries with sugar and lemon juice over medium heat until thickened; cool before use.
- Whip egg whites for French buttercream until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar and beat until stiff peaks form, then incorporate softened butter.
- Assemble by layering cake with raspberry filling and French buttercream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg