Pistachio Mascarpone Layer Cake: An Indulgent Dreamy Delight
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Pistachio Mascarpone Layer Cake is a decadent dessert that combines the richness of mascarpone cheese with the delightful crunch of pistachios.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in mascarpone cheese and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pistachios.
- Divide the batter evenly between greased cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, frost with pistachio buttercream or your choice of frosting.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a layer of pistachio paste between the cakes.
- Serve with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios on top for garnish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg