Pistachio Cream Cake 🎂🌰✨
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🥣
2 tsp baking powder 🧂
1/2 tsp salt 🧂
1 cup unsalted butter (softened) 🧈
1 3/4 cups sugar 🍬
4 large eggs 🥚
1 tsp vanilla extract 🍦
1 tsp almond extract 🌰
1 cup whole milk 🥛
1/2 cup pistachios (finely ground) 🌰
1 cup pistachio paste 🌰
1 cup heavy cream (whipped to stiff peaks) 🍦
1/2 cup powdered sugar 🍚
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (softened) 🧈
3 cups powdered sugar 🍚
3-4 tbsp heavy cream 🥛
1/2 tsp almond extract 🌰
A few drops of green food coloring (optional) 💚
Crushed pistachios (for garnish) 🌰
Whole pistachios (for garnish) 🌰
Edible gold flakes (optional) ✨
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and get two 9-inch cake pans ready by greasing and lining them.
2. In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until it's fluffy and delightful. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well, then stir in the vanilla and almond extracts for that extra flavor kick!
3. Gradually alternate adding the flour mixture and milk into the buttery goodness, then gently fold in those finely ground pistachios. It’s starting to smell delicious already!
4. Pour your batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Once baked, let them cool completely.
5. While the cake cools, whip up the pistachio cream filling by mixing the pistachio paste, powdered sugar, and whipped cream until it’s fluffy and smooth. Pop it in the fridge until you’re ready to assemble!
6. For the frosting, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, then mix in the almond extract, heavy cream, and a splash of green food coloring if you’re feeling creative!
7. Now it’s time to assemble! Layer the cooled cake with your pistachio cream filling, then frost the entire cake with that lovely buttercream until it looks smooth and inviting.
8. For decoration, sprinkle crushed pistachios on top, add some whole pistachios, and if you wish, finish it off with a touch of edible gold flakes for that luxe feel.
9. Slice up your masterpiece, serve it to your friends or family, and enjoy this nutty, creamy perfection!
Enjoy your baking adventure!