Pistachio cake

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👉 This pistachio cake is a showstopping layer cake: moist pistachio sponge filled and covered with a creamy pistachio-mascarpone frosting and fresh raspberries, finished with lime zest.

🍳 How to Make Pistachio Cake

1. Prepare. Heat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan / gas 4). Butter and line a 23cm springform tin

2. Grind the nuts. Blitz 150g of the pistachios in a food processor until finely ground. Mix with the flour, baking powder and a pinch of salt

3. Make the batter. Beat the butter and sugar for about 5 minutes until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating for 1 minute after each. Beat in the vanilla, then gently fold in the flour mixture

4. Bake. Spoon into the tin and bake for 35–40 minutes until a skewer comes out clean. Cool completely in the tin on a wire rack

5. Make the cream. Sift the icing sugar into a bowl and add the mascarpone, double cream and pistachio paste. Beat until combined, then chill for 20–30 minutes to thicken

6. Assemble. Cut the cake in half horizontally. Spread the bottom layer with pistachio cream and cover with raspberries. Add the top layer, cover the top and sides with the remaining cream, then scatter with the rest of the raspberries, the remaining pistachios and lime zest

😋 Why You’ll Love Pistachio Cake

Nutty, moist sponge, rich pistachio cream and tart raspberries make a beautiful balance – perfect for birthdays and celebrations.

💡 Tips for the Best Pistachio Cake

• Use unsalted, shelled pistachios.
• Don’t over-mix after adding the flour.
• Let the cake cool completely before filling.
• Chill the cream so it holds its shape.

🍽️ Serving & Storage

Keeps chilled in an airtight container for 2 days.

❓ Pistachio Cake FAQ

Where can I find pistachio paste?
In specialty baking shops or online – or blend pistachios with a little oil until smooth.

Can I use other berries?
Yes, strawberries or blackberries also work well.

👉 Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pistachio

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