Pistachio Cake Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
589 kcal
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Course
Dessert
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, American
Pistachio Cake Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by preparing pistachio butter through boiling, skin removal, soaking, and blending pistachios with warm milk until smooth. This homemade nut butter forms the base of the cake's wet ingredients, mixed with olive oil, eggs, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Dry ingredients including flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt are whisked separately then combined with the wet mix, keeping the batter gently mixed to maintain tenderness.
Baked in a greased and parchment-lined pan at 350°F, the cake develops a moist crumb with nutty depth. The accompanying frosting, made from softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and rose water or vanilla, adds a sweet and floral note that contrasts with the cake.
Once assembled, the cake is suitable for special occasions or teatime. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 to 5 days, with parchment paper between slices to prevent sticking.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups pistachios shelled
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup milk warmed, whole
- cooking spray
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 egg large
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 tablespoons butter softened, unsalted
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon rose water or vanilla extract
- Pinch salt
Instructions
Pistachio Butter
- Place pistachios and water in a small pot. Bring to a boil, then boil for 3 minutes. Drain and set on a clean tea towel. Pull the towel over the nuts and rub them gently to remove the pistachio skin. Discard the pistachio skins.
- Add the pistachios to the bowl of a small food processor with the warmed milk. Allow them to soak for about 30 minutes to help infuse the pistachio flavor. Then, process for about 5-10 minutes, depending on the strength of your food processor, scraping the bowl down often, or until the mixture resembles a smooth nut butter.
Pistachio Cake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, whisk together the pistachio butter, oil, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla extract until evenly incorporated.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- Place cream cheese and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth and light.
- Once the cake is cooled, spread frosting on top. Garnish with crushed pistachios, if desired.
Notes
- Store cake refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days to maintain freshness.
- Placing pieces of parchment or wax paper between slices prevents them from sticking together during storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 589 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 589kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 425mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 314mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 317IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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