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Heavenly Pistachio Raspberry Dream Cake

  • Author: Nora Sinclair
  • Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 slices

Description

Imagine a dessert so dreamy it turns any moment into a celebration — that’s exactly what you’ll experience with the Heavenly Pistachio Raspberry Dream Cake. With its vibrant green pistachio sponge, luscious whipped cream cheese filling, and bursts of juicy raspberries, this cake is the perfect harmony of flavors and textures. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, an easy dinner party dessert, healthy snack inspiration, or food ideas for a special gathering, this easy recipe fits beautifully into your plans. Each bite delivers a buttery, nutty richness from pistachios, balanced with the tart sweetness of raspberries, all enveloped in a soft, cloud-like cream. This irresistible treat is bound to become a new favorite in your collection of breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, and go-to easy recipes.

Ingredients

For the Pistachio Sponge:

1 cup raw pistachios (unsalted, shelled)

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

¾ cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

3 large eggs

½ cup buttermilk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

A few drops of green food coloring (optional)

For the Cream Layer:

1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream

8 oz cream cheese, softened

½ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Raspberry Filling:

2 cups fresh raspberries

2 tablespoons pistachios, chopped

Toppings:

Extra fresh raspberries

Chopped pistachios

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch square pan.
  2. In a food processor, finely grind the pistachios.
  3. In a bowl, mix ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk. Add green food coloring if desired.
  7. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 22-25 minutes. Cool completely.
  8. Whip heavy cream to stiff peaks.
  9. Beat cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth.
  10. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
  11. Spread a thin layer of cream over cooled sponge.
  12. Press raspberries into the cream layer.
  13. Spread remaining cream on top.
  14. Decorate with fresh raspberries and chopped pistachios.
  15. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Chill Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert

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