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Raspberry Pistachio Cake

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2026-01-05 |7 Comments
Raspberry Pistachio Cake
Photo of Raspberry Pistachio Cake - finished dish

Raspberry Pistachio Cake

PREP25 min
COOK35 min

Raspberry Pistachio Cake is a show-stopping dessert bursting with tart raspberries, nutty pistachios, and luscious cream. Perfect for celebrations or brunch!

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8SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan with parchment.
  2. 2
    Pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely ground. Reserve 2 tablespoons for topping.
  3. 3
    In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground pistachios.
  4. 4
    In a separate large bowl, beat butter and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  5. 5
    Beat in eggs one at a time, scraping sides. Mix in lemon zest, yogurt, and vanilla until combined.
  6. 6
    Add dry ingredients in two parts, mixing gently until just combined.
  7. 7
    Fold in 1 cup raspberries with a spatula.
  8. 8
    Spread batter in pan. Bake 32-36 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then transfer to rack.
  9. 9
    Once cake is cool, whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
  10. 10
    Spoon whipped cream on cake. Decorate with extra raspberries and reserved pistachios.

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