Description
Experience the rich creaminess of mascarpone combined with the nutty crunch of pistachios in this stunning layer cake. Perfect for celebrations or a sweet indulgence, this cake is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios (finely ground, plus a handful for decoration)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare two 8-inch round cake pans by greasing them and lining the bottoms with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, pulse 1 cup of pistachios until finely ground. Set aside a handful for decoration.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add in 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and the ground pistachios.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with ½ cup of milk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mascarpone cheese, 1 cup of heavy cream, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Beat until soft peaks form.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous layer of mascarpone frosting on top. Add the second cake layer and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Sprinkle the reserved pistachios on top of the cake for a beautiful finish. You can also add some edible flowers for extra flair!
- Allow the cake to chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before slicing. This helps the frosting set and makes for cleaner slices.
Notes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg