Description
Luscious pistachio cake delivers Middle Eastern charm with nutty, fragrant layers of pure delight. Rich green hues and delicate crumb promise memorable moments when you savor each exquisite slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by lightly coating with butter and dusting with flour at 350F (180C).
- Transform pistachios into a fine powder using a food processor, creating a delicate ground texture.
- Combine the pulverized pistachios with flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Cream butter and sugar together until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cake.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition, then infuse with vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Carefully fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, alternating with milk and mixing gently to maintain the cake’s delicate structure.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly and ensuring a smooth surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick emerges clean when inserted into the cake’s center.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then delicately release onto a wire rack to cool completely, preserving its tender crumb.
Notes
- Toast pistachios lightly before grinding to enhance their nutty flavor and release aromatic oils.
- Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for smoother, more evenly mixed batter.
- Fold dry ingredients gently to prevent overmixing, which can make the cake dense and tough.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for a celiac-friendly version without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 277 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 72 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg