Pistachio Raspberry Cake (Printable)

A moist, nutty cake blending ground pistachios with fresh tart raspberries for an elegant dessert.

# 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 teaspoons baking powder
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 3 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature

→ Fruit

10 - 1 1/4 cups fresh raspberries

→ Optional Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
12 - Powdered sugar for dusting

# How to Make It:

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 softened butter and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until pale and fluffy, approximately 3 minutes.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gently fold in half the dry ingredients. Add milk, then remaining dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Carefully fold fresh raspberries into batter, taking care not to crush the fruit.
07 - Pour batter into prepared cake pan and smooth surface evenly.
08 - Bake for 38 to 42 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges clean.
09 - Allow cake to cool in pan for 15 minutes before removing.
10 - Transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar and sprinkle chopped pistachios if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of ground pistachios and flour creates the most tender crumb you have ever experienced
  • Fresh raspberries stay suspended throughout the cake so every slice gets that perfect berry bite
  • It looks stunning with minimal effort, just a dusting of powdered sugar makes it bakery worthy
02 -
  • Grinding pistachios right before you bake releases their oils and creates the most intense flavor
  • Over mixing the batter after adding the flour will make your cake tough, mix until just combined
03 -
  • Toss the raspberries in a tablespoon of flour before folding them in to prevent sinking
  • Room temperature ingredients are the secret to achieving that professional bakery texture

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