Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake, a stunning dessert that seamlessly blends the nutty richness of pistachios with the sweet-tart vibrancy of blackberries. Moist and tender thanks to olive oil, this cake is perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to elegant celebrations. Topped with a luscious blackberry buttercream and garnished with fresh berries and chopped nuts, it not only tantalizes your taste buds but also makes a beautiful centerpiece. Easy to prepare, this cake will impress family and friends alike, making every bite a memorable experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 110g shelled pistachios
- 220g granulated sugar
- 260g all-purpose flour
- 10g baking powder
- 3g salt
- 290ml milk (of choice)
- 15g apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice)
- 120ml olive oil
- 12g vanilla extract
- 12g almond extract
- Blackberry preserves for filling
- 3 cups (360g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 cups (339g) salted butter, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (105g) blackberry preserves
- 1 1/2 tsp (6g) vanilla extract
- 1 tsp (6g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (1g) dried thyme
- Fresh blackberries
- Chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two cake pans lined with parchment paper.
- Whisk together milk and vinegar; let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Pulse pistachios and sugar in a food processor until finely ground. Combine with flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk mixture with olive oil and extracts. Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely on wire racks.
- For buttercream, beat room temperature butter with blackberry preserves; gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, salt, and thyme until fluffy.
- Level cake layers if necessary; assemble by spreading buttercream between layers and over the top. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg