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Pistachio Raspberry Dream Cake Recipe

Pistachio Raspberry Dream Cake Recipe

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Indulge in this delightful Pistachio Raspberry Dream Cake that combines the nutty flavor of pistachios with the sweetness of raspberries. A perfect treat for any occasion!

Ingredients

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Cake Layers:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup ground pistachios

Filling:

  • ¾ cup raspberry jam
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (optional)

Frosting:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp heavy cream (if needed)

Decoration:

  • Crushed pistachios & fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mix. Fold in ground pistachios.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Spread raspberry jam and fresh raspberries between cake layers.
  7. Beat butter and cream cheese for frosting. Add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until fluffy, adding cream if needed.
  8. Frost cake and decorate with crushed pistachios and raspberries.

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