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Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake

Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake that's Delightfully Moist

This Pistachio and Blackberry Olive Oil Cake is deliciously moist and boasts a unique blend of nutty flavors and sweet-tart blackberries.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Ground Pistachios Adds nutty flavor; toasting enhances richness.
  • 1 cup Sugar Consider using brown sugar for extra moisture.
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Essential for a tender crumb.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Check for freshness.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavors.
  • 1 cup Milk or plant-based milk Buttermilk is a perfect substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar or Lemon Juice Activates milk for buttermilk substitute.
  • 0.5 cup Olive Oil Opt for extra virgin for best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extracts for maximum flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Infuses depth and warmth.
For the Filling
  • 0.5 cup Blackberry Preserves Sweet and tangy filling.
For the Frosting
  • 0.5 cup Butter Room temperature is best.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and thickens the frosting.
  • teaspoon Thyme Optional, can be omitted.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 6-inch round cake pans
  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Cake Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 6-inch round cake pans with olive oil or butter, dusting with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup of milk with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Pulse together ground pistachios and sugar in a food processor until finely blended.
  4. Whisk together the pistachio-sugar mixture, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  5. In another bowl, whisk the buttermilk mixture with olive oil, vanilla, and almond extracts.
  6. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Divide the batter between the two prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Beat together softened butter and blackberry preserves, then gradually add powdered sugar, mixing until fluffy.
  10. Spread frosting between the cooled cake layers, and on top and sides of the cake, garnishing with fresh blackberries and chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill the cake layers overnight for improved flavor and easier frosting application. Taste as you go for best results.

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