Description
This Pistachio Cream Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert made with real pistachios and a velvety cream frosting. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any celebration, this cake brings a delightful nutty sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup pistachio paste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
For the Cream Frosting:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pistachio paste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Mix in vanilla extract and pistachio paste.
- Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk, mixing until combined.
- Fold in chopped pistachios. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Let cake cool completely before frosting.
- For frosting, whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla, and pistachio paste until stiff peaks form.
- Spread frosting over the cake and garnish with additional chopped pistachios.
Notes
- Use high-quality pistachio paste for the best flavor.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Toasting pistachios enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg