Pistachio Cherry Cake Recipe

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

This Pistachio Cherry Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the nutty flavor of pistachios with the sweetness of cherries. It’s a perfect cake recipe for special occasions or a sweet treat any day of the week.

The recipe is simple to follow and results in a moist, flavorful cake that can be enjoyed on its own or with a light frosting.

Delicious Pistachio Cherry Cake Recipe

This cake features a tender crumb infused with ground pistachios and studded with juicy cherries. It 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 sour cream
1 cup fresh or frozen cherries, pitted and halved
Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing 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: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Mix until just combined.
Fold in Cherries: Gently fold in the cherries until evenly distributed in the batter.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.