Description
Heavenly Pistachio Raspberry Dream Cake is a show-stopping dessert layered with nutty pistachio sponge, creamy mascarpone whipped filling, and juicy fresh raspberries. It’s light yet satisfying, perfect for celebrations or a special treat. Whether you’re looking for easy recipes, summer desserts, brunch ideas, or a refreshing twist on classic cakes, this dreamy cake delivers every time.
Ingredients
1 cup ground pistachios
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
8 ounces mascarpone cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon honey
1 cup fresh raspberries (plus more for topping)
1/4 cup cranberries (optional, for topping)
2 tablespoons chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment.
2. Make the crust: Mix 1 cup ground pistachios, 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup melted butter. Press into pan and bake for 10–12 minutes. Cool completely.
3. Make sponge layers: Beat 4 eggs with 1/2 cup sugar until pale and thick. Fold in 1/2 cup ground pistachios, 1/2 cup flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt. Divide into two 9×9 pans. Bake 12 minutes. Cool.
4. Make cream: Beat 1 1/2 cups heavy cream to soft peaks. In another bowl, mix mascarpone, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 tsp vanilla, and 1 tbsp honey. Fold in whipped cream.
5. Assemble: Layer crust, 1/3 cream, 1/2 cup raspberries, sponge layer, another 1/3 cream, 1/2 cup raspberries, sponge layer, and final cream layer.
6. Garnish with extra raspberries, cranberries, and chopped pistachios.
7. Chill for at least 3 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.
Notes
This cake tastes best when chilled overnight.
Use room temperature mascarpone for easier mixing.
Substitute cranberries with more raspberries or strawberries for a sweeter topping.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 98mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 118mg
Keywords: pistachio cake, raspberry cake, mascarpone dessert, summer cake, easy layered cake