Description
Indulgent Pistachio Cream Cake beckons with luxurious layers of nutty sweetness and silky frosting, promising a Mediterranean-inspired dessert experience. Creamy pistachio notes dance through each tender slice, inviting you to savor pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pistachios, finely ground
Liquid and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350°F and coat a cake pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry mixture.
- Cream butter and sugar together until light and airy, developing a fluffy texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, ensuring each is fully integrated before adding the next.
- Stir in vanilla extract to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Gently fold ground pistachios into the batter, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean when the cake is fully baked.
- Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature.
- Prepare the frosting by whipping heavy cream with powdered sugar and cream cheese until achieving a silky, smooth texture.
- Once the cake has cooled, generously apply the cream frosting, covering the entire surface evenly.
Notes
- Ensure pistachios are finely ground to distribute evenly throughout the cake, preventing clumps and creating a consistent nutty flavor.
- Bring all ingredients to room temperature before mixing to help them blend smoothly and create a more uniform batter texture.
- Use unsalted butter for better control of the cake’s saltiness, allowing the delicate pistachio flavor to shine through.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cake’s moisture and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg