Description
Irresistible Pistachio Mascarpone Layer Cake You’ll Love
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Shelled Pistachios (Finely ground)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour (Or gluten-free flour mix)
- 1 tbsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
- 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil (Or melted coconut oil)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (Or almond extract)
- 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (Whipped)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: Start by finely grinding the shelled pistachios. In a mixing bowl, combine them with all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Make Cake Batter: Beat the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until fluffy, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the whole milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Carefully fold in the dry pistachio mixture until just combined.
- Bake Layers: Divide the batter evenly between greased 8-inch round cake pans. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22-25 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Cool Cake Layers: Let the cake layers cool completely on the wire rack.
- Prepare Mascarpone Cream: Whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Add mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and thick.
- Assemble the Cake: On a serving plate, layer one cake layer, spread a generous amount of mascarpone cream, and repeat with the second layer. Frost the top and sides, then press chopped pistachios into the frosting.
- Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg