Pistachio Cake (Deliciously Moist!) - Sally's Baking Addiction
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DirectionsStep1Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Grease three 9-inch round cake pans, line with parchment paper rounds, then grease the parchment paper. Parchment paper helps the cakes seamlessly release from the pan…Step2Pulse the pistachios in a food processor until ground up into very fine crumbs. See photo above for a visual. You’ll have about 1 and 1/2 cups of crumbs. (If you have more than that, set aside for garnish.)Step3Pour 1 and 1/2 cups of pistachio crumbs in a large bowl. Whisk in the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.Step4Using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the butter and sugar together on high speed until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and up the bottom …Step5Pour batter evenly into cake pans. Bake for around 21-23 minutes or until the cakes are baked through. To test for doneness, insert a toothpick into the center of the cake. If it comes out clean, it’s done. Allow cakes to …Step6Prepare the cream cheese frosting (see note below).Step7Using a large serrated knife, slice a thin layer off the tops of the cakes to create a flat surface. Discard (or crumble over ice cream!). Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand, cake turntable, or serving plate. Eve…Step8Cover leftover cake tightly and store in the refrigerator for 5 daysIngredientsIngredients2 cupsUnsalted Pistachios (out of shells)add cupsCake Flour (spooned & leveled)2 teaspoonsBaking Powder½ teaspoonBaking Soda1 teaspoonSalt¾ cupUnsalted Butter (softened to room temperature)add cupsGranulated Sugar5 Large Egg Whites (at room temperature)½ cupSour Cream (at room temperature)2 teaspoonsPure Vanilla Extract1 teaspoonAlmond Extract1 cupWhole Milk (at room temperature)add Cream Cheese Frosting1 Tiny Drop Green Food Coloring (optional)add Garnishes (optional: such as berries and leftover pistachios)See moreNutritionalNutritional403 Calories18 gTotal Fat22 mgCholesterol53 gCarbohydrate291 mgSodium9 gProteinFrom sallysbakingaddiction.comRecipeDirections
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