Moist Pistachio Cake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes

This moist pistachio cake is a delightful dessert that combines the rich, nutty flavor of pistachios with a light and fluffy cake texture. Perfect for celebrations or as a sweet treat, this cake is sure to impress your guests.

The recipe is simple to follow and can be paired with various frostings or toppings. You can even serve it alongside a savory chicken recipe for a well-rounded meal.

Delicious Pistachio Cake Recipe

This pistachio cake features ground pistachios blended into a moist batter, resulting in a unique flavor and beautiful green color. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup ground pistachios
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk and vanilla extract.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture. Mix until just combined.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve: Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.