Pistachio Cake
This moist and nutty pistachio cake is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for celebrating special occasions or simply indulging on a cozy evening. With its vibrant green flecks and rich flavor, this cake will not only steal the spotlight at your gatherings but also leave everyone asking for seconds. Easy to make, it combines the delightful crunch of pistachios with a fluffy texture that will have you coming back for more. Top it with cream cheese frosting or enjoy it plain; either way, it’s a treat you won’t want to miss!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted pistachios (shelled)
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a food processor, finely grind half of the pistachios.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients alternating with milk until just combined.
- Fold in the ground pistachios and vanilla extract.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg