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Raspberry Pistachio Cake

Raspberry Pistachio Cake

This Raspberry Pistachio Cake is a soft and moist treat bursting with flavor from earthy pistachios, whipped cream, and tart raspberry compote.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Electric mixer

Ingredients
  

Pistachio Cake Batter

  • 1 cup all purpose flour 142g
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon matcha powder optional
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar 150g
  • 0.5 cup roasted salted pistachios (no shell) 60g plus extra for decorating
  • 0.25 cup oil such as olive or any neutral oil
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup full fat plain yogurt 120ml
  • 0.25 cup whole milk at room temperature, 60ml
  • 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 5ml
  • 0.25 teaspoon pure almond extract
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

Raspberry Compote

  • 0.75 cup frozen raspberries 80g
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 40g
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch 6g

Whipped Cream Frosting

  • 0.67 cup 35% heavy whipping cream 160ml
  • 1 tablespoon powdered confectioner's sugar
  • 0.25 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch metal baking pan with parchment paper.
  • First grind the pistachios. Place 60g (about ½ cup) of roasted salted pistachios in a food processor and pulse until it forms fine crumbs.
  • Make the cake batter. Sift flour, baking powder, matcha powder (if using) and salt into a large bowl. Add sugar and ground pistachios and whisk until blended.
  • Combine oil, egg, yogurt, milk, vanilla and almond extracts in a medium bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients. Gently fold until combined, adding frozen raspberries.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  • Let cool for 20 minutes in the pan then transfer to a cooling rack.

Raspberry Compote

  • Place frozen berries and sugar in a small heatproof bowl and mash together with a fork until it looks like jam.
  • Microwave for 30 second intervals, stirring, for a total of 1 ½ to 2 minutes until boiling. Set aside to cool.

Frosting

  • Place cream, powdered sugar and vanilla into a medium bowl and whip to soft peaks.
  • Spread frosting over cooled cake and dollop raspberry compote over it, swirling it gently. Sprinkle extra chopped pistachios on top.

Notes

Enjoy this cake as a delightful dessert to impress family and friends!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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