Description
A delightful dessert featuring a subtle nutty flavor and a tender, moist crumb; perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups unsalted pistachios, ground
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1 cup whole milk or buttermilk
- Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground pistachios.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
- If desired, add green food coloring to the batter.
- Divide the batter between the pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Use fresh pistachios for the best flavor and don’t overmix the batter to ensure a light and tender cake. Consider frosting options like pistachio buttercream or cream cheese frosting for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pistachio cake, dessert, baking, nut cake