Description
Pistachio Cake with Raspberry Filling and French Buttercream is a show-stopping dessert that combines rich, nutty flavors with the brightness of tart raspberries. Each moist slice is layered with a luscious raspberry filling and crowned with velvety French buttercream, making it perfect for celebrations or simple indulgence. Whether you’re hosting a party or treating yourself, this cake promises to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and dust with flour.
- Pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely ground.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and ground pistachios.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the batter, alternating with milk.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool completely before removing from pans.
- For raspberry filling, heat raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan until thickened. Cool before using.
- For French buttercream, whip egg whites until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form. Mix in softened butter until smooth.
- Assemble the cake by layering one cake onto a plate; spread raspberry filling and buttercream on top before adding the second layer. Frost top and sides.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg