Description
A delightful cake combining the tartness of raspberries with the nutty flavor of pistachios, topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for decoration)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped (plus extra for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, and stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Fold in the raspberry puree and finely chopped pistachios.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once cooled, frost with cream cheese frosting.
Notes
- Optional: Add 1 teaspoon raspberry extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract, 1/4 cup lemon zest, or 1/2 cup shredded coconut for extra flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, or refrigerate for longer storage.
- For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- For vegan, replace eggs with flax eggs, use plant-based butter, and non-dairy milk instead of buttermilk.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Raspberry, Pistachio, Cake, Dessert, Baking