Pistachio Pound Cake
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Pistachio Pound Cake
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This pistachio pound cake with a confectioners sugar glaze is a dense, moist, nutty pound cake with a tight crumb that will satisfy any and all pistachio lovers. And it makes an ample amount so you'll have plenty to share. Although beware, it disappears quickly.
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Ingredients
For the pistachio pound cake
- 2 sticks unsalted butter at room temperature, plus more for the pan
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2/3 cup ground pistachios
For the glaze
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/4 cup crushed pistachios
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Instructions
Make the pistachio pound cake
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on the 2 long sides of the pan. Butter the pan and parchment.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, sugar, and honey on medium-high until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes, stopping and scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add the flour and the milk to the creamed egg mixture, beginning and ending with the flour. Beat on medium-high for about 20 seconds between additions, stopping and scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and the pistachios and beat on low just until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the cake is cracked on top and a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean. Take a peek at the cake after around 45 minutes and if it’s beginning to brown quite a lot, cover the cake with aluminum foil to prevent the top from becoming too brown.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then either grab the parchment overhang and carefully unmold the loaf or invert the loaf onto a wire rack. Remove the parchment and slide it under the wire rack. Let the loaf cool completely.
Make the glaze
- While the cake cools, combine the confectioners’ sugar, butter, honey, and cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. If you prefer a simple, runny glaze, heat just until the mixture is combined. If you prefer a sticky, candylike glaze, cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to bubble. Continue to cook, still stirring, for 1 minute. Remove the glaze from the heat.
- Slowly spoon the warm glaze over the cake, allowing it to soak in between spoonfuls. Some of the glaze will inevitably run down the sides of the cake. Sprinkle the crushed pistachios over the cake and let it cool for 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1portion
Calories
499kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
110mg
(37%)
Sodium
30mg
(1%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10to 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 499kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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