Description
Pistachio Cake is a delightful treat that combines a rich, nutty flavor with a vibrant green hue, making it the perfect centerpiece for any occasion. This moist cake is infused with finely ground pistachios and topped with a smooth frosting, promising to impress your family and friends. Whether it’s for a birthday celebration or a casual afternoon tea, this Pistachio Cake will surely leave everyone craving more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios (toasted and ground)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp pistachio extract (optional)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and dust with flour.
- In a food processor, pulse pistachios until finely ground. Set aside some whole pistachios for decoration.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and optional pistachio extract.
- Gradually mix in the flour combined with baking powder and alternately add milk until just combined.
- Fold in ground pistachios gently until evenly distributed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and smooth tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg