Description
Indulge in this moist and flavorful pistachio cake, a delightful balance of nutty richness and creamy frosting—perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with milk until just combined. Fold in chopped pistachios and vanilla extract.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg