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Creamy Pistachio Cake

This Creamy Pistachio Cake is a delightful dessert with rich, nutty flavors and creamy frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 cup ground pistachios Feel free to snack on the leftovers!
For the creamy frosting
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely chopped pistachios For garnish
Optional for decoration
  • Fresh mint leaves For decoration

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and ground pistachios. Stir until well blended.
  3. In another bowl, combine softened butter and sugar. Mix until light and fluffy.
  4. Gradually add eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix until combined.
  5. Slowly incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently.
  6. Grease and flour your cake pan, then pour in the batter and smooth it out.
Baking
  1. Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
  2. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting over the top and sprinkle with chopped pistachios.

Notes

For an extra layer of flavor, toast your chopped pistachios before adding them as a garnish. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to three days.