Pistachio Christmas Cake
Pistachio Christmas Cake is a festive dessert that combines the rich, nutty flavor of pistachios with a moist and fluffy texture. Its vibrant green hue and delightful crunch make it the perfect centerpiece for any holiday gathering. Easy to prepare, this cake promises to impress your guests and create lasting memories during the festive season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 2 cups cake flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
- Pulse half of the pistachios in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together cake flour and baking powder; gradually add to the butter mixture along with milk until combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios and pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow cooling before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg