Pistachio Cake

Name: Pistachio Cake
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 57 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups (260g) unsalted pistachios (out of shells); 2 and 1/3 cups (275g) cake flour (spooned & leveled); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar; 5 large egg whites, at room temperature; 1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, at room temperature*; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature*; optional: 1 tiny drop green food coloring*; 16 ounces (452g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 4 cups (480g) confectioners’ sugar; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; pinch of salt, to taste; optional: garnishes such as berries and leftover pistachios

Instructions

Prep:35minCook:22min

Make this pistachio cake with real pistachio and almond extract flavors. This “naked cake” is finished with silky cream cheese frosting. Read the recipe notes before beginning. The pink flowers pictured on the finished cake are called kalanchoe.

Updated at: Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:10:14 GMT