Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade pistachio cake, a scrumptious dessert that beautifully marries nutty richness with a moist texture. This enchanting cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to festive gatherings, boasting a vibrant green hue and creamy frosting that make it a stunning centerpiece for your table. Simple to whip up and utterly delicious, this pistachio cake will leave friends and family clamoring for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios (finely ground)
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine this mixture with the wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes; then transfer to wire racks to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating almond or vanilla extract into the batter.
Top with cream cheese frosting or whipped cream and extra crushed pistachios for an elegant finish.
You can make the batter up to one day ahead; refrigerate it covered before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 90mg