Vegan Pistachio Cake
A delightful and moist vegan pistachio cake, paired with creamy dairy-free pistachio buttercream frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1 cup unsalted roasted pistachios, ground Use fresh and unsalted pistachios for best flavor
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Spoon into measuring cup to prevent density
- 1 cup granulated sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk Can substitute with another plant-based milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar To react with baking soda for rise
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
- 1 cup dairy-free butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar Adjust for desired sweetness
- 0.25 cup almond milk Add more or less for consistency
- 0.5 cup ground pistachios
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pistachios, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together the almond milk, vegetable oil, apple cider vinegar, and vanilla extract.
- Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until just combined.
- Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
- While the cakes cool, prepare the dairy-free pistachio buttercream frosting. In a mixing bowl, cream the softened dairy-free butter until smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Slowly pour in the almond milk until you reach your desired consistency, then mix in the ground pistachios and vanilla extract.
Assembly
- Once the cakes have completely cooled, spread a layer of buttercream on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and apply frosting around the sides and on top of the cake. Decorate as desired.
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Notes
For a cleaner slice, consider refrigerating the frosted cake for 30 minutes before serving. You can customize with fresh fruits or drizzle of syrup for added flavor.