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Raspberry Delight Pistachio Cake Extravaganza Recipe

Raspberry Delight Pistachio Cake Extravaganza Recipe
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Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Raspberry Delight Pistachio Cake Extravaganza. A pistachio-infused cake layered with sweet raspberries and topped with a creamy pistachio frosting, this dessert is a true showstopper.

Ingredients

For the pistachio cake:

1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened), 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 3 large eggs, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.

For the raspberry layer:

1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries (or frozen and thawed), 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice.

For the pistachio cream frosting:

3/4 cup pistachio cream or paste, 3/4 cup mascarpone cheese (softened), 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup heavy cream (chilled).

For garnish:

Extra raspberries, chopped pistachios, mint leaves (optional).

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pistachio cake: Preheat the oven, grind pistachios, mix dry ingredients. Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and extracts, mix in dry ingredients and milk. Bake and cool the cakes.
  2. Make the raspberry layer: Cook raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice until thickened. Cool.
  3. Create the pistachio cream frosting: Beat mascarpone and pistachio cream, add powdered sugar, then chilled heavy cream until fluffy.
  4. Assemble the cake: Layer raspberry compote, pistachio cream, and second cake layer. Frost with remaining pistachio cream. Garnish and chill before serving.

Notes

  • Use high-quality pistachio paste or cream without added sugar for optimal flavor.
  • Store the cake in the refrigerator and serve slightly chilled for the best taste.

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