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Rustic Pistachio Cake with Blackberry Frosting

A tender pistachio cake layered and topped with vibrant blackberry frosting for a rustic, elegant dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pistachio Cake
  • 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios finely ground
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 eggs large
  • 0.75 cup whole milk
Blackberry Frosting
  • 2 cups blackberries
  • 6 oz cream cheese softened
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Cake pans
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Prepare blackberry reduction and cool completely.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
  3. Mix dry ingredients including ground pistachios.
  4. Cream butter and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk.
  6. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Beat frosting ingredients until smooth.
  8. Assemble, frost, and garnish cake.

Notes

For best flavor, use unsalted pistachios and fully cooled blackberry reduction.