Pistachio Cake
Pistachio cake is the perfect balance of nutty indulgence and soft, moist texture. With the rich flavor of pistachios and a melt-in-your-mouth texture, it’s a delightful treat for any occasion.
Equipment
- Oven
- Cake Pans
- Mixer
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 4 eggs Large eggs
- 1 cup Ground pistachios (about 150g)
- 1/2 cup Whole milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is well incorporated before adding the next.
- Stir in the ground pistachios and vanilla extract.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
If you want to add a frosting, cream cheese frosting works wonderfully, or just garnish with more pistachios for a beautiful finish!