How to Make a Tasty Pistachio Cake

Are you craving a sweet treat with some pistachios in it? Then be sure to try this fantastic Pistachio Cake recipe!  Pistachio cake is one of my all-time favorite cakes — so much so that it’s what I had for my birthday this past year. This pistachio cake is an easy and delicious way to celebrate any special occasion. A strong pistachio flavor from chopped nuts will satisfy even the biggest pistachio lover! So, Pistachio lovers, this cake is for you. The cake is finished with a whipped cream frosting that's so light and dreamy you'll want to eat it with a spoon! This cake is delicious year-round, but its beautiful color and light texture make it especially perfect for spring parties.

What Is Pistachio Cake Made Of?

Pistachio cake is made primarily from premium finely ground pistachios, which impart a subtle flavor and green color. Adding oil and sour cream to the batter gives it extra moisture; combining cake flour with all-purpose flour helps structure the cake while maintaining tenderness. I love pistachios and LOVE pistachio flavor - my favorite ice cream or dessert flavor. If you're looking for a cake to serve at your birthday or Paddy's Day party, there isn't any more fitting than this one. This pistachio cake flavor combination is so good that I've changed my birthday cake order this year. It's sweet, slightly salty, nutty, and it is MOIST. I don't even know how to describe the texture of this cake. It's soft, slightly dense, nutty, and nearly melts in your mouth.

Plus, she's an au-natural beauty with no pudding mix, food coloring, or artificial flavoring. This homemade pistachio cake is made with freshly ground pistachios and a combination of vanilla and almond extract. The result is a delicately flavored pistachio cake.

How to make a green pistachio cake?

Many pistachio cake recipes call for pistachio pudding mix or other artificial flavors. But we've always loved real-deal natural ingredients, so our version uses the former and only a little of it!

 When we set out to make a pistachio cake, we wanted it to taste nutty, salty-sweet, and like it was loaded with natural pistachios. 

What kind of pistachios are best for Pistachio cake?

You can use something other than salted pistachios in this recipe. They would make the whole cake salty, which differs from what you want! I recommend buying shelled unsalted pistachios.

Iranian pistachio is a brilliant choice for this pistachio cake recipe because of its unique flavor. But buying first-class Iranian pistachios is a hard task! Cyruscrafts online store allows you to buy safely. You can buy pistachios and other Iranian items at the best price.

The Pistachio Cake ingredients

The pistachio cake flavor combinations are straightforward and are all things you should be able to find easily. The ingredients include the following: 

• 3/4 cup pistachio nuts, ground into fine crumbs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
• 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg and 1 egg white
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• A small amount of rose water
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 6 Tablespoons milk
• 6 Tablespoons sour cream or geek yogurt

For The Cream Cheese Icing:

• 6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 4 cups powdered sugar

Pistachio Cake Recipe

This is a very easy pistachio cake recipe with relatively simple ingredients that create a real wow factor. 

• This easy pistachio cake recipe has a subtle sweetness that makes it the perfect dessert. Follow these step-by-step instructions to make this impressive treat!
• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a cake pan and sprinkle with flour. Set aside.
• In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until they are broken down into fine pieces. The smaller, the better!
• In a large bowl, stir together the pistachios and flour. Add the baking powder, soda, and salt; mix until combined. 
• In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, combine the butter and oil and beat until homogenous. Add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy, and pale in color. Add the egg and egg white, vanilla extract, and almond nuts extract. Beat on medium-high until light and fluffy—about 2 minutes.
• Add the sour cream and milk to the flour mixture until blended.
• Last, fold the dry ingredients into the wet until combined and no streaks of flour remain.
• Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the middle comes out mostly clean. Allow cooling completely before removing from pan.
• While the cakes are cooling, make the cream cheese frosting. In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, cream the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add in the vanilla extract, salt, honey, and powdered sugar and whip to combine, about 1 minute more.
• Place the first cake on a plate, then top it with a large dollop of frosting. Add another layer of cake and more frosting in between each layer. Finally, spread a thin coat across the entire surface for an attractive finish.
• Sprinkle pistachio pieces along the sides of the cake, pushing them into the frosting gently with your hands. If you’d like, decorate the top of your cake with fresh fruit, more pistachio crumbs or a drizzle of honey. Enjoy!

How to Store Pistachio Cake?

The cake will stay fresh for 1 to 2 days at room temperature and can be refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Covering a cake with foil or plastic wrap keeps it moist and shields it from contaminants.

To keep the cake fresh for a longer time:

• Freeze it.
• Place it on a tray in the freezer until the frosting is frozen.
• Wrap tightly with plastic and foil—the cake can be stored for up to 3 months.

To thaw, remove the wrappings and sit overnight in a refrigerator or at room temperature for 6 hours.