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Pistachio Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Pistachio Cake
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A moist and flavorful cake with a delicate pistachio taste, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
  • Green food coloring (optional)
  • For the frosting:
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream
  • Chopped pistachios for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in alcohol-free vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in ground pistachios and almond extract (if using). If desired, add a few drops of green food coloring.
  7. Divide batter evenly between prepared cake pans.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. For the frosting: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
  11. Gradually add powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until smooth.
  12. Stir in alcohol-free vanilla extract and milk or cream until desired consistency is reached.
  13. Once cakes are completely cool, frost the cake. Garnish with chopped pistachios.

Notes

  • Ensure pistachios are finely ground for best texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender.
  • Adjust green food coloring to your preference.
  • For a richer pistachio flavor, toast the ground pistachios lightly before adding them to the batter.

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