Description
A delightful combination of nutty flavors and tart raspberries, this cake is perfect for special occasions or a fun baking project.
Ingredients
- 250 g unsalted butter, softened (16 tablespoons or 2 sticks + 1 ½ tablespoons)
- 240 g golden caster sugar (1 cup + 2 tbsp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 150 g plain flour (1 cup & ¼ scant cup)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- 100 g shelled pistachios (¾ cup)
- 175 g softened unsalted butter (13 tablespoons + 1 tsp)
- 280 g sifted icing sugar (2 + ⅓ cups)
- 2 tbsp smooth pistachio cream
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp raspberry jam
- 250 g fresh raspberries (approximately 2 cups)
- 2 tbsp roughly chopped pistachios
- Sprigs of fresh mint for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 160°C fan/180°C conventional (355°F). Grease and line two 20cm loose-based round cake tins with non-stick baking paper.
- Cream the softened butter and golden caster sugar together for about 3-5 minutes until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, whisking until smooth.
- Grind the shelled pistachios into a fine crumb using a food processor.
- Sift in the plain flour, baking powder, and sea salt, then fold in the ground pistachios.
- Divide the batter between the two prepared tins and smooth the surfaces.
- Bake for about 35 minutes, until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the tins for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the buttercream by creaming the softened butter and icing sugar until fluffy.
- Add the pistachio cream, fine sea salt, and lemon juice, mixing until combined.
- Once cool, place one cake layer on a plate. Pipe half of the buttercream on top and spread raspberry jam.
- Place the second layer on top and spread the remaining buttercream.
- Decorate with fresh raspberries, mint sprigs, and chopped pistachios.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for best results. Ensure cakes are leveled for even layering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baking