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Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake Recipe

Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake

Indulge in the delightful Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake, where nutty pistachios harmonize with luscious blackberries to create a dessert that is both moist and flavorful. This cake is perfect for any celebration or simply as a treat for yourself, featuring a tender crumb thanks to the use of olive oil. Its stunning presentation, topped with blackberry buttercream and garnished with fresh berries, makes it an eye-catching centerpiece on any table. Easy to prepare and bursting with unique flavors, this cake will surely impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4/5 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/5 cups milk of choice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
  • Blackberry preserves (for filling and frosting)
  • Fresh blackberries, for garnishing
  • Chopped pistachios, for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together milk and apple cider vinegar or lemon juice; let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. In a food processor, pulse pistachios and sugar until finely ground. Combine this mixture with flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Mix the buttermilk mixture with olive oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract in another bowl before folding in dry ingredients until just combined.
  5. Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
  6. For frosting, beat salted butter and blackberry preserves until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar until fluffy. Assemble layers with buttercream and blackberry preserves between them.
  • Author: Emmeline
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 35g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 16g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 53g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Use fresh or frozen blackberries; if using frozen, thaw and pat dry before adding.

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