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Pistachio Mascarpone Layer Cake

Pistachio Mascarpone Layer Cake

This Pistachio Mascarpone Layer Cake combines nutty flavors with creamy mascarpone frosting, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Whole Milk or almond milk
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure preferred
  • 1/2 tsp Almond Extract optional
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free blend
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Shelled Pistachios finely ground
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese or cream cheese mixed with heavy cream
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream for whipping
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Food Processor
  • spatula
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Cake pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by pulsing shelled pistachios in a food processor until finely ground.
  2. Combine the ground pistachios with all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
Making the Cake
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
  3. Gently fold in the dry ingredient mixture until no visible streaks remain.
  4. Divide the batter evenly among three greased 8-inch round cake pans.
  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  6. Cool the layers in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Making the Frosting
  1. Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form.
  2. Gradually mix in mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Assembling the Cake
  1. Layer the cake starting with one layer, spread with mascarpone cream, and repeat.
  2. Frost the top and sides generously with the remaining cream.
  3. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure eggs are at room temperature, and do not overmix the batter for best results.

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