Pistachio Mascarpone Layer Cake: The Indulgent Treat You Need
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A deliciously layered cake featuring the rich flavor of pistachio paired with creamy mascarpone.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup pistachio nuts
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a food processor, blend the pistachio nuts until finely ground.
- In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and ground pistachios to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool.
- In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then fold in the mascarpone cheese.
- Assemble the cake by layering the cooled cakes with the mascarpone cream in between.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining mascarpone cream.
Notes
- Ensure the pistachios are unsalted for the best flavor.
- For extra decoration, you can use crushed pistachios on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg