Description
Indulge in the festive delight of this Pistachio Christmas Cake, featuring moist layers filled with crunchy pistachios and topped with creamy frosting—perfect for holiday celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients with milk until just blended. Fold in the chopped pistachios.
- Pour equal amounts of batter into the prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Test with a toothpick; it should come out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and mix until fluffy and spreadable.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating orange zest into the cake batter. - You can use almond flour for a nuttier flavor or substitute it for part of the all-purpose flour.