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Creamy Pistachio Cake

A rich and moist pistachio cake topped with a creamy frosting, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
Frosting
  • 1 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped pistachios for garnish

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add softened butter, eggs, milk, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
  4. Fold in the chopped pistachios.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Frosting Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  2. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
  3. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake and garnish with chopped pistachios.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients.

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