Pistachio Marzipan Butter Cake

This Pistachio Marzipan Butter Cake may look like a wonky focaccia on steroids. However,  her luscious taste makes up for her looks.  This delicious creation will have you coming back for seconds and thirds.

I found a version of this recipe in a German Food Magazine. This cake is not your average bake. The steps are what caught my eye.  The preparation starts with a thick, pistachio nut-studded cake batter. But here’s where things get interesting – after smoothing the batter into the baking pan, it’s time to make those indentations. These little wells are then filled with luscious Pistachio Cream, adding an extra layer of nutty goodness to the cake.

Pistachio Cream is a Dream

But what exactly is Pistachio Cream, you ask? Well, it’s a velvety blend of butter, sugar, and grated marzipan, melted together to create a decadent filling that’s as smooth as silk and bursting with flavor.

Once the Pistachio Cream is nestled into the cake batter, it’s time for the pièce de résistance – a drizzle of melted butter, sugar, and grated marzipan over the top. This heavenly concoction forms a crispy, caramelized crust as the cake bakes, adding a delightful crunch to every bite.

And when the cake emerges from the oven, adorned with its golden crust, the final touch is a sprinkling of sugar over the top. This not only adds a hint of sweetness but also enhances the crunchy texture of the crust.

The result? A cake that’s incredibly fluffy and moist on the inside, with a tantalizingly crunchy top that’s simply irresistible. Each bite is a mixture of textures.  Nutty pistachios, sweet marzipan, and buttery goodness all come together in perfect harmony.

So, if you’re looking to indulge your taste buds with something truly special, whip up a Pistachio Marzipan Butter Cake. It’s a dessert experience like no other. It is guaranteed to leave you craving more!

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Pistachio Marzipan Butter Cake

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American, German

Keyword marzipan cake, pistachio cake, pistachio cream, pistachio marzipan cake

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

• 1+1/2 cups unsalted butter divided
• 1+ 3/4 + 1/4 cups sugar divided
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated marzipan
• 4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• Pistachio cream
• 1 cup raw chopped pistachios

Instructions

1. Simmer 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar, and cream for about 4 minutes.

2. Stir in the grated marzipan.

3. Simmer until the marzipan has melted and the mixture is smooth.

4. Preheat the oven to 350F Grease a baking pan.

5. Whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside.

6. Cream together 1 cup butter, and 1+1/4 cups sugar

7. Beat in the vanilla extract.

8. Add eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next.

9. Add the dry ingredients in thirds alternately with the milk.

10. Fold in the pistachios.

11. Spread the dough onto a greased sheet pan.

12. Use a rounded teaspoon to make depressions in the top of the batter.

13. Fill with pistachio cream.

14. Spread the butter marzipan mixture evenly over the top.

15. Bake for 30 minutes.

16. While still hot, sprinkle 1/4 cup sugar over the top.

17. Let the cake cool completely.

18. Cut and serve.

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