Description
Ready to wow your taste buds with a dreamy, nutty dessert? This Pistachio Cake is a moist and tender delight that’s rich with natural pistachio flavor and topped with velvety cream cheese frosting. Whether you’re searching for new breakfast ideas, an easy dessert for dinner parties, or indulgent food ideas to satisfy your sweet cravings, this easy recipe has you covered. Each slice is bursting with buttery pistachio notes, a hint of vanilla, and a luxurious creamy topping that will have everyone asking for seconds. It’s the perfect treat for celebrations, spring brunches, or whenever you need something unique and comforting.
Ingredients
Cake:
1 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
½ cup whole milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp almond extract (optional)
Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon or orange (optional)
Crushed pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch pan.
- Grind pistachios in a food processor until fine, avoiding a paste.
- In a bowl, whisk together ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and almond extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with dry. Mix until just combined.
- Pour into prepared pan, smooth the top, and bake for 30–35 minutes.
- Let cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and zest. Mix until fluffy.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake and garnish with crushed pistachios.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert