Description
A stunning and delicious mixed berry pistachio layer cake filled with a creamy filling and topped with fresh berries. Perfect for special occasions and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup heavy cream (for filling)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for filling)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 1/2 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground pistachios.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip the cream until stiff peaks form, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
- To assemble, place one cake layer on a plate. Spread with a third of the creamy filling. Repeat with remaining layers.
- Top the cake with fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and chopped pistachios.
- Chill for at least 1 hour before serving to set the filling.
Notes
- You can use frozen berries, but fresh gives the best texture and appearance.
- For a stronger pistachio flavor, add a drop of pistachio extract to the batter.
- Make ahead and refrigerate up to 2 days before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg