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Raspberry Pistachio Cake

Raspberry Pistachio Cake

Delicious Raspberry Pistachio Cake with a rich nutty flavor, perfect for dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • 8x8-inch baking pan

Ingredients
  

Pistachio Cake Batter

  • 1 cup all purpose flour (142g)
  • 1.5 teaspoon 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 liquid oil like canola, vegetable or sunflower oil, 60g)
  • 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 tablespoon granulated sugar (40g)
  • 2 teaspoon 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
 

Pistachio Cake 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 evenly blended.
  • Combine oil, egg, yogurt, milk, vanilla and almond extracts in a medium bowl and whisk until completely smooth.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and pour the wet ingredients. Gently fold it all together being sure to get down to the bottom and bring up any dry pockets.
  • Add frozen raspberries and gently fold them through. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Let cool for 20 minutes in the pan and then transfer cake to a cooling rack.

Raspberry Compote and Frosting

  • Make the raspberry swirl. Place frozen berries and sugar in a small heatproof bowl and mash together with a fork. Heat in the microwave for 1 ½ to 2 minutes until boiling.
  • Make the frosting. Place cream, powdered sugar and vanilla into a medium bowl and whip to soft peaks. Spread frosting over the cooled cake and dollop the cooled raspberry compote on top.
  • Swirl the compote into the frosting and sprinkle extra chopped pistachios on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, cake, dessert, pistachio, raspberry, sweet
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