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Raspberry Pistachio Cake

Raspberry Pistachio Cake

This Raspberry Pistachio Cake is a moist dessert bursting with flavors of pistachios and raspberry compote, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 slices
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • Food processor
  • 8x8-inch metal baking pan
  • offset spatula

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, canola, vegetable, or sunflower oil
  • 1 large egg at room temperature
  • 0.5 cup full fat plain yogurt
  • 0.25 cup whole milk at room temperature
  • 0.5 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 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
 

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 by sifting 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 in the wet ingredients. Gently fold together, being careful not to over mix. Add frozen raspberries and gently fold them through.
  • Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool for 20 minutes in the pan before transferring to a cooling rack.
  • Make the raspberry swirl by mashing frozen berries and sugar together in a small heatproof bowl and microwave until boiling.
  • Make the frosting by whipping cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until soft peaks form. Spread frosting over the cooled cake and swirl in the raspberry compote. Sprinkle with pistachios.

Notes

Enjoy the balanced flavors of this delightful dessert!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, cake, dessert, pistachio, raspberry, Raspberry Pistachio Cake
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