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Pistachio Cake with Raspberry Swirl

2023-02-15 - Written by: Emilie LaFleur, Le Cordon Bleu Graduate

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Pistachio Cake with Raspberry Swirl

A moist pistachio cake filled with a sweet raspberry swirl.

Pistachio Cake with Raspberry Swirl

Servings

8-10 servings

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped fresh pistachios

For the raspberry swirl:

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups fresh raspberries
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

Preheat oven and prepare pans

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease three 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.

Make the cake:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in chopped pistachios.

Divide batter among pans

Divide the cake batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

Bake cakes

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the raspberry swirl:

In a small saucepan, combine confectioners' sugar and cornstarch. Whisk until smooth. Add granulated sugar and whisk until combined. Bring mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat and stir in fresh raspberries and lemon juice.

Assemble cake

Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread with the raspberry swirl. Repeat with remaining two layers, finishing with a cake layer on top.

Variations

This recipe can be adjusted to suit any occasion by adding or substituting flavors such as chocolate chips, nuts, or citrus zest.

Note: This is just one of many possible variations on a pistachio cake recipe. The title and description are fictional, but the ingredients and instructions are designed to follow real-world baking practices.