Pistachio Raspberry Cake (Printable)
A moist European dessert combining finely ground pistachios with fresh tart raspberries for a delightful celebration or afternoon treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, finely ground
03 - 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
04 - 1/4 tsp salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
→ Fruit
10 - 1 1/4 cups fresh raspberries
→ Garnish (optional)
11 - 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
12 - Powdered sugar for dusting
# How-To Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
03 - Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl until pale and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Add half the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently. Pour in milk, then add remaining dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold raspberries into batter, taking care not to crush the fruit.
07 - Transfer batter to prepared cake pan and smooth the top evenly.
08 - Bake for 38 to 42 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
09 - Allow cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing.
10 - Transfer cake to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle chopped pistachios if desired before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of nutty pistachios and bright tart raspberries creates the most incredible flavor balance
- This cake stays incredibly moist for days, making it perfect for make ahead dessert planning
02 -
- Over grinding pistachios releases their oils and turns them into paste, so pulse carefully and check often
- Folding raspberries too aggressively will streak your entire batter pink, use the lightest touch possible
03 -
- Bring all your ingredients to room temperature before starting, this prevents the batter from separating and ensures even baking
- The toothpick test is crucial here, this cake is dense enough that underbaking will leave a gooey center