Description
Indulge in the rich and nutty flavor of this Dreamy Pistachio Cake Delight. With moist layers infused with pistachios and a creamy frosting, this cake is a showstopper for any celebration. Topped with chopped pistachios for an added crunch, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups unshelled pistachios
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup softened unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A few drops of green food coloring (optional)
For the Frosting:
- 1 ½ cups softened unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup pistachio paste
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp milk
For Garnish:
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Make the Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Grind the pistachios until finely ground. In a bowl, combine ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and food coloring (if using).
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans before transferring to a wire rack.
- Make the Frosting:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, pistachio paste, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
- Adjust the consistency with milk, adding 1 tablespoon at a time until smooth.
- Assemble the Cake:
- Layer the cooled cakes with frosting in between each layer.
- Frost the top and sides of the cake, then garnish with chopped pistachios.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- For a richer flavor, use roasted pistachios.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/12 of the cake)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg