Description

A delightful Pistachio Mascarpone Layer Cake featuring moist cake layers infused with pistachio, a luscious mascarpone frosting, and vibrant garnishes. This cake is perfect for celebrations or a special treat.

Ingredients

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2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
1 ½ cups Granulated Sugar
1 tablespoon Baking Powder
½ teaspoon Salt
1 cup Unsalted Butter, softened
4 large Eggs, at room temperature
1 cup Whole Milk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
½ cup Finely Ground Pistachios, unsalted, shelled
1 teaspoon Almond Extract (optional)
Green Food Coloring (optional)
½ cup Water
½ cup Granulated Sugar
2 tablespoons Finely Ground Pistachios
16 ounces Mascarpone Cheese, chilled
2 cups Heavy Cream, chilled
1 cup Powdered Sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
¼ teaspoon Almond Extract (optional)
½ cup Chopped Pistachios
Fresh Berries or Edible Flowers (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt
Cream the softened butter in a separate bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time
In a small bowl, whisk together the milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Optionally add green food coloring
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk mixture until just combined
Fold in the finely ground pistachios
Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes
Let the cake layers cool in their pans for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely
For the simple syrup, combine water, sugar, and ground pistachios in a saucepan. Simmer until sugar is dissolved, then cool
For the mascarpone frosting, whip together mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and extracts until stiff peaks form
Assemble the cake by leveling the cooled layers, then moistening each with the simple syrup and frosting between layers
Apply a crumb coat over the entire cake, chill it for 20-30 minutes, then frost evenly and garnish with chopped pistachios
Chill the completed cake for at least 1-2 hours before slicing

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.

Cake can be made a day ahead and tastes even better after chilling.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 550 kcal
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 25g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 150mg