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A slice of moist pistachio cake topped with whipped frosting, crushed pistachios, and dried rose petals on a white plate

Pistachio Milk Cake: The Ultimate Nutty & Moist Dessert Recipe


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  • Author: Lisa
  • Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich, moist pistachio milk cake soaked in a nutty three-milk blend and topped with whipped cream and crushed pistachios. A modern twist on classic tres leches cake.


Ingredients

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4 large eggs

1 cup sugar

1 cup cake flour

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk

1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk

1 cup whole milk

1/2 cup ground pistachios

1 tsp rose water (optional)

1/2 tsp cardamom (optional)

2 cups whipped cream

1/4 cup crushed pistachios

Dried rose petals (optional)


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch pan.

2. Separate egg yolks and whites. Beat whites to soft peaks.

3. In a separate bowl, beat yolks with sugar and vanilla.

4. Fold whites into yolks. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix gently.

5. Pour into pan and bake for 25–30 mins. Cool completely.

6. Blend condensed milk, evaporated milk, whole milk, and ground pistachios. Add rose water and cardamom if using.

7. Poke holes in cake. Pour milk mixture over cooled cake. Chill 4+ hours or overnight.

8. Top with whipped cream, crushed pistachios, and rose petals before serving.

Notes

Best served cold.

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Do not freeze once soaked.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 95mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg