Description
Light, nutty, and elegantly layered, this Pistachio Raspberry Dream Cake is a showstopper dessert. Ground pistachios blend with moist sponge and tart raspberries, while a velvety frosting holds everything together in perfect harmony. Whether you’re hunting for a quick dessert, celebration cake, or a unique baking idea, this easy recipe will delight your guests and elevate your dessert table. It’s great for birthday parties, brunches, or whenever you’re craving a bakery-worthy indulgence. If you’re into healthy snack swaps, you’ll love that this recipe uses yogurt and nuts for flavor and moisture.
Ingredients
1 cup raw shelled pistachios
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
1 1/2 cups whipping cream or cream cheese frosting
1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
2. Grind pistachios in a food processor into a fine meal, careful not to turn them into paste.
3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in yogurt and vanilla extract.
6. Fold in the dry ingredients and pistachio meal until just combined.
7. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
8. Cool cakes completely before assembling.
9. Spread frosting over the first cake layer, top with fresh raspberries, and place the second layer.
10. Frost the top and sides of the cake, then garnish with extra raspberries and chopped pistachios.
Notes
Toast your pistachios for 5–7 minutes before grinding to boost flavor.
Use cream cheese frosting for a richer, tangier contrast—or whipped cream for a lighter feel.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 85mg