Description
This Heavenly Pistachio Raspberry Dream Cake recipe features moist pistachio cake layers, a luscious raspberry cream filling, and a touch of lemon zest. It’s a beautiful and delicious dessert perfect for spring celebrations or summer gatherings. Great for pistachio lovers and fans of fruity cakes alike!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shelled raw pistachios (finely ground)
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pistachio extract
1 ½ cups fresh raspberries
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
2. In a food processor, pulse pistachios until finely ground. Combine with flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla and pistachio extracts.
4. Gradually add the dry mixture, alternating with milk, until fully combined.
5. Divide batter into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool the cakes completely before assembling.
7. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and lemon zest until smooth.
8. Fold whipped cream and fresh raspberries into the cream cheese mixture. Chill for 30 minutes.
9. Layer cake: spread raspberry cream on one layer, top with second cake layer, and cover with more cream.
10. Garnish with raspberries and chopped pistachios. Chill for 1 hour before serving.
Notes
Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Use raw pistachios for the most natural flavor.
Chill before slicing for the cleanest layers and best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg