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Pistachio cake

Pistachio Cake Recipe

This moist pistachio cake has three delicious layers, silky pistachio buttercream, and a sweet raspberry filling. Perfect for any celebration!
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Preparation20 minutes
Cook time40 minutes
Total time1 hour

Ingredients

12 people
For the pistachio cake
  • 300 gram unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 200 grm light brown soft sugar
  • 5 medium eggs
  • 120 gram Greek yogurt
  • 300 gram self-rising flour
  • Pinch of salt
  • 2-3 tbsp pistachio paste (or pistachio spread)
  • 100 gram unsalted pistachios (roughly chopped)
For the filling and frosting
  • 200 gram white chocolate
  • 400 gram unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 100 gram powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp pistachio paste (or pistachio spread)
  • 4 tbsp raspberry jam
For decorating
  • Fresh raspberries
  • Extra finely chopped unsalted pistachios

Equipment

  • springform pan 18 cm/7 inch
  • Offset spatula

INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):

  • Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C), conventional setting. Line a tall 7-inch (18 cm) springform pan with parchment paper.
  • Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat for about 5 minutes until light and creamy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Then add the Greek yogurt, self-rising flour, salt, and pistachio paste. Mix until combined.
  • Finally, fold the chopped pistachios into the batter.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and bake for approximately 40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the pistachio buttercream. Melt the white chocolate using a double boiler and let it cool to room temperature.
  • Beat the butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed for about 10 minutes, until the mixture is very pale and fluffy. Beat in the cooled white chocolate, followed by the pistachio paste.
  • Once the cake has cooled completely, carefully slice it horizontally into three even layers.
  • Place the bottom cake layer on a serving plate. Spread one-third of the buttercream over the cake. Add 2 tablespoons of raspberry jam in the center, leaving a ½-¾-inch (1-2 cm) border of buttercream around the edge.
  • Place the second cake layer on top and repeat with another third of the buttercream and the remaining raspberry jam.
  • Add the final cake layer. Spread the remaining buttercream over the top and sides of the cake, using as much as needed to create your desired finish.
  • Decorate with finely chopped pistachios and fresh raspberries. Enjoy!
Good to know:
For an even more intense pistachio flavor, you can add a little extra pistachio paste to both the cake batter and the buttercream. The amount you'll need depends on how concentrated your pistachio paste is and how strong you'd like the flavor to be.
Nutrition information per portion
Calories: 801kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Proteins: 10g | Fats: 59g | Saturated fats: 34g

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