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Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake

Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake
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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake, a dessert that marries moist, nutty cake with sweet blackberry preserves. This beautiful cake is not only perfect for celebrations but also elevates any gathering with its stunning presentation and rich taste. The olive oil base ensures a tender crumb, while the salted blackberry and thyme buttercream adds an unexpected twist that will leave your guests craving more.

Ingredients

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  • 4/5 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/5 cups milk of choice
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • Optional: all-natural green food dye
  • Blackberry preserves for filling
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups salted butter
  • 1/3 cup blackberry preserves
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • Fresh blackberries for garnishing
  • Chopped pistachios for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare two greased cake pans lined with parchment paper.
  2. Create a buttermilk substitute by mixing milk with apple cider vinegar; let it sit.
  3. In a food processor, blend pistachios and sugar until finely ground.
  4. Combine dry ingredients in one bowl: pistachio-sugar mixture, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: buttermilk mixture, olive oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Divide batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool completely before frosting with salted blackberry buttercream made by mixing butter, blackberry preserves, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and dried thyme.

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