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Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake

Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake

Enjoy this delightful Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake—a simple yet impressive dessert with nutty flavors and zesty blackberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Ground Pistachios Adds nutty flavor and texture
  • 1 cup Sugar Adjust to personal taste
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Check freshness for best results
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Enhances overall flavor
  • 1 cup Milk Combine with lemon juice or vinegar to create buttermilk
  • 1 cup Olive Oil Keeps cake moist
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract For flavor enhancement
  • 0.5 tsp Almond Extract Can adjust or omit
For the Frosting
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Optional cornstarch for stability
  • 0.5 cup Blackberry Preserves Store-bought or homemade can be used
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh Blackberries For presentation
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Pistachios For presentation

Equipment

  • Oven
  • food processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula
  • Cake pans
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare the cake pans with olive oil and flour.
  2. Combine milk with apple cider vinegar or lemon juice and let sit to thicken.
  3. Blend ground pistachios and sugar in a food processor until finely ground.
  4. Whisk together the ground pistachios, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, olive oil, vanilla, and almond extract.
  6. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Beat together powdered sugar and blackberry preserves to make the frosting.
  10. Level cake layers and frost between the layers, on top, and around the sides.
  11. Garnish with fresh blackberries and chopped pistachios before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 35gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the cake layers overnight for enhanced flavor. Use fresh ingredients for best results and check oven temperature accurately to ensure perfect baking.

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