Pistachio Cake
Indulge in the delightful layers of this decadent pistachio cake, where moist, fluffy sponge meets rich nutty flavors. Topped with a creamy coconut frosting and sprinkled with crunchy pistachios, this stunning green dessert is perfect for birthdays, tea parties, or simply treating yourself. Its vibrant appearance and delicious taste will surely impress guests and elevate any gathering!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios (ground)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup coconut cream (for frosting)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a food processor, pulse half the pistachios into fine crumbs, leaving some chunkier pieces for texture.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and ground pistachios.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with vegetable oil and vanilla until creamy. Gradually mix into dry ingredients until just combined.
- Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- For frosting, whip coconut cream with powdered sugar until smooth. Once the cakes cool, frost between layers and on top; sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg