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Delicious easy pistachio cake with green frosting and pistachio nuts on top.

Easy Pistachio Cake

Bright, nutty, and impossibly simple, this Easy Pistachio Cake is perfect for any occasion, featuring a tender crumb and generous pistachio flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour For structure and tender crumb.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder For rise.
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt For flavor enhancement.
Wet Ingredients
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened Do not use melted butter.
  • 1 cup milk Use whole milk for best moisture.
  • 2 large eggs Should be at room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract For flavor.
Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For sweetness and structure.
  • 0.75 cups crushed pistachios Unsalted and coarsely crushed.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter or nonstick spray, and line the bottom with parchment.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until pale and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes by hand or 2-3 minutes with a mixer.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Mixing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour.
  3. Fold in the crushed pistachios gently with a spatula.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  2. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store slices in an airtight container for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze wrapped slices for up to 3 months.