Description
Pistachio Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream is a decadent dessert that combines the rich, nutty flavor of pistachios with velvety cream cheese frosting. Each bite reveals moist layers of cake adorned with fluffy frosting, making it a stunning centerpiece for any celebration. Easy to prepare, this cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios (finely chopped)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare three round cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in milk until combined.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture along with the chopped pistachios until just mixed.
- Divide batter evenly among prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool completely on wire racks.
- For the frosting, whip cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth. Gradually incorporate powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Once cooled, assemble the cake layers with cream cheese frosting between each layer and on top.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg