Description
A delightful cake combining the nutty flavor of pistachios with the tartness of raspberries, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pistachio nuts, shelled
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a food processor, pulse the pistachio nuts until finely ground.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the ground pistachios and fresh raspberries gently.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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- For a more intense pistachio flavor, use pistachio extract.
- Serve with whipped cream or a dusting of powdered sugar for added sweetness.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg