Description
A moist and tender Pistachio Cake with a delightful nutty flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ground pistachios
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Pistachio nuts for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pan with butter or cooking spray.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, roughly 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.
- Whisk together the flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Garnish with additional chopped pistachios just before serving.
Notes
For best results, avoid overmixing the batter and ensure the oven is properly preheated. You can use an air fryer as an alternative to bake the cake more quickly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 100mg