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Pistachio Raspberry Cake

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A fluffy pistachio-infused sponge cake layered with luscious raspberry jam and decorated with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 250 g unsalted butter, softened (16 tablespoons, or 2 sticks + 1 1/2 tablespoons)
  • 240 g golden caster sugar (1 cup + 2 tbsp)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 150 g plain flour (about 1 cup & 1/4 scant cup)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
  • 100 g shelled pistachios (about 3/4 cup)
  • 175 g softened unsalted butter (13 tablespoons + 1 tsp)
  • 280 g sifted icing sugar (2 + 1/3 cups)
  • 2 tbsp smooth pistachio cream
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp raspberry jam
  • 250 g fresh raspberries (roughly 2 cups)
  • 2 tbsp roughly chopped pistachios
  • Sprigs of fresh mint

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Beat the softened butter and golden caster sugar together using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and then add the eggs one at a time, mixing until fully combined.
  4. Sift together the plain flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt in another bowl. Fold this mixture into the wet ingredients.
  5. Chop the shelled pistachios and fold them into the cake batter.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Beat the softened butter for the frosting, gradually adding the sifted icing sugar, followed by pistachio cream, lemon juice, and fine sea salt.
  9. Spread a layer of raspberry jam on top of one cake, then place the second layer on top.
  10. Frost the top and sides of the cake with pistachio frosting and decorate with chopped pistachios, fresh raspberries, and mint sprigs.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, swap plain flour for almond flour. Experiment with flavors by adding orange zest or swapping raspberries for other berries.

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Keywords: pistachio, raspberry cake, dessert, baking, sweet treat

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