Description
This pistachio cake is soft, nutty, and full of flavor. Made with real pistachios and instant pudding mix, it’s a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, ground finely
1½ cups all-purpose flour (or cake flour)
1 box (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round pans.
2. Whisk flour, ground pistachios, pudding mix, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
4. Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and buttermilk to the creamed mixture.
6. Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake 28–32 minutes.
7. Cool 10 minutes in pans, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use cake flour for a lighter texture.
Add lemon zest or dark chocolate chips for flavor twists.
Top with mascarpone cream, whipped frosting, or lemon buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg