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Heavenly Pistachio Raspberry Dream Cake


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  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 10-12 slices
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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

  1. For the Cake:
    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
    2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
    3. Cream butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
    4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
    5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk and sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
    6. Gently fold in the raspberries.
    7. 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:

    1. In a large bowl, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, pistachio pudding mix, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.

    For the Raspberry Sauce:

    1. 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:

    1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread pistachio whipped cream on top and drizzle with raspberry sauce.
    2. Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with remaining whipped cream.
    3. 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