Pistachio Christmas Cake
Pistachio Christmas Cake is a festive masterpiece that brings joy to your holiday table. This moist cake, infused with roasted pistachios and hints of vanilla and almond, creates a stunning centerpiece for any celebration. Topped with a creamy frosting and garnished with crunchy pistachios, each slice is a delightful blend of flavor and color, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup shelled pistachios (chopped)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for frosting)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- 3. Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- 4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, then fold in chopped pistachios.
- 5. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before frosting.
- 6. For frosting, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Frost between layers and on top of the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg