Pistachio cake is a type of cake that is flavored with pistachio nuts and typically has a green or pale pink color. It can be made using a variety of different methods and ingredients, but it is typically made with a cake mix or a homemade cake batter that is flavored with pistachio extract or ground pistachios. The cake is often frosted with a buttercream or cream cheese frosting that is also flavored with pistachio extract or nuts. Some variations of this recipe may also include layers of pistachio pudding or a filling made with whipped cream and chopped pistachios. Pistachio cake is a popular dessert choice for special occasions such as birthdays and weddings, and it is often served with a cup of coffee or tea.
Here is a recipe for homemade pistachio cake:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 cup finely ground pistachios
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
For the frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 3-4 tbsp milk
- 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
In a separate mixing bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
Stir in the ground pistachios.
Pour the batter into a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
To make the frosting, cream together the butter, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
Add the milk, one tablespoon at a time, until the frosting reaches the desired consistency.
Stir in the ground pistachios.
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
Here are a few more things you might want to know about pistachio cake:
Pistachio cake is often made with a white or vanilla cake base, but you can also use yellow or chocolate cake mix or batter to make a pistachio-flavored cake.
Some variations of this recipe include layers of whipped cream, cream cheese, or mascarpone cheese mixed with chopped pistachios and sugar, or layers of pistachio pudding.
If you don’t have pistachio extract on hand, you can use almond extract or a combination of vanilla and almond extract to flavor the cake and frosting.
For a more intense pistachio flavor, you can add a small amount of green food coloring to the cake batter or frosting.
This recipe is a great dessert to serve at a party or celebration. It can be served as a traditional layer cake or made into cupcakes.
If you have any leftover pistachio cake, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can also wrap the cake in plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw the cake in the refrigerator before serving. Enjoy!
