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Sweet pistachio cake squares with creamy white frosting and chopped pistachios on top.

Pistachio Cake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings
Calories 856 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup whole milk at room temperature
  • 1 cup unsalted pistachios deshelled and finely ground
  • Few drops green food coloring optional

For The Frosting:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar plus more to taste
  • Optional: Chopped pistachios for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x9-inch pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until there are no lumps.
  • Separately, in a large bowl, beat softened butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Incorporate the eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each one. Then, stir in the vanilla and almond extracts.
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  • Alternately add the dry ingredients and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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  • Incorporate the ground pistachios. If desired, mix in a few drops of green food coloring.
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  • Pour the batter into the pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, remove it from the pan and cool completely on wire racks.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until fluffy. If desired, add more powdered sugar for added sweetness or thickness.
  • Frost the cooled cake and sprinkle with extra pistachios before serving if preferred.
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Nutrition

Calories: 856kcalCarbohydrates: 104gProtein: 11gFat: 46gSaturated Fat: 25gSodium: 309mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Pistachio Cake
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