Pistachio Cream Cake – A Luxurious Nutty Delight! 💚
Indulge in this elegant Pistachio Cream Cake, a masterpiece of soft, buttery layers infused with finely ground pistachios and a luscious pistachio cream filling. Topped with a silky buttercream and a touch of gold, this cake is pure decadence! 🌰🎂
🌟 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- 2 tsp baking powder 🥄
- ½ tsp salt 🧂
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 1 ¾ cups sugar 🍚
- 4 large eggs 🥚
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
- 1 tsp almond extract 🌿
- 1 cup whole milk 🥛
- ½ cup finely ground pistachios 🌰
For the Pistachio Cream Filling:
- 1 cup pistachio paste 🌰
- 1 cup heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks 🥛
- ½ cup powdered sugar 🍚
For the Buttercream Frosting:
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 3 cups powdered sugar 🍚
- 3–4 tbsp heavy cream 🥛
- ½ tsp almond extract 🌿
- A few drops green food coloring (optional) 💚
For Garnish:
- Crushed pistachios 🌰
- Whole pistachios 🌿
- Edible gold flakes (optional) ✨
📝 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cake Batter
🔹 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
🔹 In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
🔹 Using a mixer, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
🔹 Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk. Gently fold in ground pistachios.
🔹 Divide batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
🔹 Let cakes cool completely before assembling.
2️⃣ Make the Pistachio Cream Filling
🔹 In a bowl, combine pistachio paste, powdered sugar, and whipped cream. Mix until smooth and fluffy.
🔹 Refrigerate until ready to use.
3️⃣ Prepare the Buttercream Frosting
🔹 Beat butter until creamy. Gradually mix in powdered sugar until combined.
🔹 Stir in almond extract, heavy cream, and green food coloring (if using) until smooth and spreadable.
4️⃣ Assemble the Cake
🔹 Place one cake layer on a serving plate. Spread an even layer of pistachio cream filling on top.
🔹 Add the second cake layer and frost the entire cake with buttercream, smoothing the sides and top.
5️⃣ Decorate and Serve
🔹 Sprinkle with crushed pistachios and arrange whole pistachios on top. Add gold flakes for an elegant touch. ✨
🔹 Chill for 30 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.
💡 Pro Tip:
For an ultra-moist cake, brush each cake layer with a light simple syrup before assembling.
Enjoy the perfect balance of nutty crunch and creamy sweetness in every bite! 🍰💚
