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Pistachio Cake + Raspberry Rose Buttercream

March 28, 2021 by Kayley 10 Comments

Pistachio Cake + Raspberry Rose Buttercream

I’m ready for everything to be green – it’s been bare and drab outside for long enough and I’m longing for life to come back to the earth. This cake is my welcome to spring!

Coated in bright green pistachio, layers of pistachio cake are sandwiched with a floral, fruity frosting. I used a rose powder for the most pure flavor – Anima Mundi Herbals creates a beautiful rose powder that I’ve been using to make rose milks, smoothies, and as a flavoring agent – so much better than rose oil for baking and the color is just beautiful!

Pistachio Cake + Raspberry Rose Buttercream

I recommend tasting the frosting as you’re making it and adding more or less rose powder – you may want the rose flavor to be milder…or stronger =)

Look for the greenest pistachios you can find, and make sure they’re shelled unless you’d like some serious busy work. A food processor will make light work of pulverizing them, but you can chop by hand, as well.

Pistachio Cake + Raspberry Rose Buttercream

Do take care to not overmix or over-fold the cake batter. The more you mix, the tougher it bakes up, so only mix as much as it takes to combine ingredients.

There is fresh fruit in the frosting, so I’d recommend storing the finished cake in the refrigerator to keep it from spoiling.

Pistachio Cake + Raspberry Rose Buttercream

Happy Spring Baking!

Pistachio Cake + Raspberry Rose Buttercream

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Pistachio Cake + Raspberry Rose Buttercream

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Pistachio Cake + Raspberry Rose Buttercream

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Pistachio Cake + Raspberry Rose Buttercream

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Pistachio Cake + Raspberry Rose Buttercream

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Pistachio Cake + Raspberry Rose Buttercream

Pistachio Cake + Raspberry Rose Buttercream
 
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Prep time
20 mins
Cook time
40 mins
Total time
1 hour
 
Serves: one tall 6" cake
Ingredients
  • FOR THE CAKE:
  • 2 cups unsalted shelled pistachios
  • 2½ cups. cake flour
  • ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup(16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 3 egg whites
  • ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • FOR THE FROSTING:
  • 2 sticks(16 tablespoons) salted butter, room temperature
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup raspberries
  • 2 teaspoons Anima Mundi Rose Powder
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • fresh raspberries, to garnish
Instructions
  1. FOR THE CAKE:
  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease three 9" round baking pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  3. In a food processor, pulse 2 cups pistachios until a finely ground powder forms. Set aside.
  4. Whisk together 1 cup of the ground pistachios(set the other cup aside for coating later), flours, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  5. In another mixing bowl, beat butter on high until creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar and beat for another 2 minutes. Add the vanilla, almond and egg, and beat until combined.
  6. Whisk in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk and cream until the mixture is just combined.
  7. Add the egg whites and cream of tartar to a mixing bowl and beat until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the batter until incorporated.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the top springs back when touched.
  9. Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes. Remove from pans and cool on wire rack.
  10. FOR THE FROSTING:
  11. Place the butter, vanilla, and raspberries in a large mixing bowl and beat together for 1 minute, or until raspberries are broken down and well distributed and mixture is creamy. Add the rose powder and 1 cup of powdered sugar. Beat on low speed, adding the remaining powdered sugar slowly until it is all incorporated. Move speed to high and beat for one more minute.
  12. Spread frosting in between each layer of the three layer cake as you frost it. Coat the outside and top of the cake in frosting, spreading it evenly.
  13. Use your hands to press handfuls of the reserved pistachio powder into the cake until the entire cake is coated in pistachio.
  14. Top with fresh raspberries.
  15. Store in the refrigerator - will keep for up to a week.
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Comments

  1. Daily news says

    June 13, 2021 at 9:31 AM

    Very sweet looking this Pistachio Cake + Raspberry Rose Buttercream. Thanks for sharing this

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      December 10, 2021 at 7:30 AM

      It’s certainly sweet!

      Reply
  2. Nadia says

    September 18, 2021 at 12:53 PM

    Hi
    Would love to make your lovely cake but what can I use instead of the rose powder as I can’t find it where I live. Will rose water work instead or will it make the buttercream too loose.
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      December 10, 2021 at 7:29 AM

      Hi Nadia! You could use rosewater – it will have a bit more of a floral musk taste, but could be nice =)

      Reply
  3. Didgeridoo says

    November 15, 2021 at 12:10 PM

    Can’t wait for the raspberry season next year! You’ve got a mountain of them on there.

    Such a good recipe.

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      December 10, 2021 at 7:28 AM

      Thank you! It does take a handful or two =)

      Reply
  4. Liz Perez says

    February 23, 2022 at 10:56 AM

    Is the rose powder a necessary ingredient? Can i skip using it?
    I have never used or heard of rose powder. Does it add a certain flavor to the cake.

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      March 18, 2022 at 6:45 AM

      You can use rose essential oil or rose water – rose powder will give the best color and flavor.

      Reply
  5. Bhagya says

    February 24, 2022 at 11:23 PM

    6inch tins or 9 inch tins …. It says 6inch cake , but tin size mentioned is 9inches

    Reply
    • Kayley says

      March 18, 2022 at 6:44 AM

      You can do either – will need more 6 inch tins. Just depends on the style and height of cake you want to make.

      Reply

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