Description
Pistachio cake is a delightful dessert that combines nutty sweetness with a moist, fluffy texture. Its vibrant green hue makes it an eye-catching centerpiece for any gathering, whether it’s a birthday party or a cozy afternoon tea. With toasted pistachios blended into the batter, each bite offers a rich flavor profile that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Topped with whipped cream or crushed nuts, this cake is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, lightly toasted
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1 cup granulated sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a food processor, pulse pistachios until finely ground.
- In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes). Add eggs one at a time.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. Gradually incorporate into the creamed mixture while alternating with milk until smooth.
- Gently fold in ground pistachios and vanilla extract.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg