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Raspberry Pistachio Olive Oil Cake

Raspberry Pistachio Olive Oil Cake: A Fruity, Nutty Delight

Raspberry Pistachio Olive Oil Cake offers a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, perfect for any dessert lover.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil Keeps the cake moist
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can be substituted with a gluten-free blend
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder Acts as a leavening agent
  • 3/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Raspberries Fresh or frozen
  • 2 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar Provides sweetness
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Almond extract Optional
  • pinch Orange zest For flavor enhancement
  • 1 cup Raw pistachios Finely ground, unshelled
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Heavy whipping cream For topping
  • 3 tablespoons Powdered sugar Sweetens whipped cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup Raspberry preserves For marbling
  • Raspberries For garnish

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • food processor
  • 8-inch Round Cake Pan
  • Mixer bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8-inch round cake pan by lining with parchment paper and greasing.
  2. Pulse the raw pistachios in a food processor until finely ground, resembling flour, and set aside.
  3. In a stand mixer, beat together granulated sugar, room temperature eggs, and orange zest until light and fluffy. Gradually drizzle in olive oil while mixing on low speed. Finish by adding vanilla and almond extracts.
  4. Gently fold in ground pistachios, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt until just combined. Carefully fold in raspberries.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  6. Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until medium peaks form, then add vanilla extract and mix. Spread whipped cream on cooled cake.
  7. Swirl raspberry preserves into whipped cream and garnish with fresh raspberries to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh raspberries for optimal flavor and texture. Cool the cake completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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