Description
Sinful pistachio cream cake delivers Middle Eastern dessert magic with luxurious layers of nutty elegance. Delicate pistachios and silky cream combine to create a Mediterranean masterpiece you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup pistachio pudding mix
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup sugar
Leavening Agents:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Flavor and Garnish Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and thoroughly coat a cake pan with cooking spray or butter.
- Sift together all dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt – ensuring no lumps remain.
- Cream butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and airy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Introduce pistachio pudding mix, milk, and sour cream to the batter, stirring until smooth and uniform in texture.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring minimally to prevent overmixing and maintain cake’s tenderness.
- Carefully integrate chopped pistachios into the batter, distributing evenly throughout.
- Transfer batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula for even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick that comes out clean.
- Allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack, which prevents condensation and maintains structural integrity.
- Prepare frosting by whipping heavy cream with powdered sugar, pistachio pudding mix, and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Once cake is entirely cooled, generously spread frosting across the surface using an offset spatula.
- Garnish the frosted cake with additional chopped pistachios for texture and visual appeal.
Notes
- Gentle folding prevents tough cake texture, ensuring a light and airy crumb.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother batter and more even baking performance.
- Toast pistachios briefly before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and create deeper, richer taste profile.
- Replace sour cream with Greek yogurt for a healthier alternative without compromising moisture and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg