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A slice of Pistachio Raspberry Cake with green sponge layers, pink frosting, fresh raspberries, and pistachios on a pink plate.
Maryam

Pistachio Raspberry Cake

A tender almond-scented cake studded with pistachios and bright bursts of fresh raspberry, finished with a simple dusting of powdered sugar.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted pistachios shelled, plus extra for topping
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter 12 tablespoons, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1.5 tsp almond extract
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 6 oz fresh raspberries about 1.5 cups
For Serving
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Food processor
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Prep
  1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment. Pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely ground but not pasty, about 12 to 15 pulses. Reserve 2 tablespoons for topping.
  2. Whisk together ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined.
  3. Beat butter and sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape down the bowl, then add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in almond and vanilla extracts.
  4. Reduce mixer to low. Add half the flour mixture, then the milk, then the remaining flour, mixing just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
  5. Gently fold in raspberries with a spatula, trying not to break them. The batter will look streaky with pink; this is fine. Spread evenly in prepared pan and sprinkle reserved pistachios on top.
  6. Bake until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. The top should spring back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then release sides and cool completely on a wire rack.
  7. Dust with powdered sugar just before serving. The cake keeps covered at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerated for 5 days.

Notes

Frozen raspberries work in a pinch but do not thaw them first or they will bleed excessively into the batter. For a more pronounced pistachio flavor, replace 1/4 cup flour with an additional 1/4 cup ground pistachios. This cake is excellent with a dollop of lightly sweetened whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.