Description
Heavenly Pistachio Raspberry Dream Cake is a luscious dessert featuring moist pistachio-flavored layers, creamy pistachio whipped topping, and a tangy raspberry sauce. This show-stopping cake is perfect for birthdays, holidays, or special occasions, and it’s easy to customize for dietary needs.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup milk
- ¾ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
For the Pistachio Whipped Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Raspberry Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh raspberries
- Chopped pistachios
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- For the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk and sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in the raspberries.
- Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Pistachio Whipped Cream:
- In a large bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, pistachio pudding mix, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
For the Raspberry Sauce:
- Combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens. Let cool.
To Assemble the Cake:
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread pistachio whipped cream on top and drizzle with raspberry sauce.
- Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with remaining whipped cream.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries, chopped pistachios, and mint leaves. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Toss raspberries in flour before adding them to the batter to prevent sinking.
- Cake layers can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- For a more natural pistachio flavor, use finely ground pistachios in place of pudding mix.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American