Pistachio Cake

 If you make this recipe, let me know what you think and tag me on Instagram! Follow @Zafo0d on Instragram or check out more related posts.

Check Out Zafo0d on Instagram

Ingredients

For the Pistachio Cake

• 4 oz roasted, salted pistachios (shells removed)

• 6 oz cake flour (or all-purpose flour)

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon kosher salt

• 2 large eggs

• 8 oz granulated sugar

• 1 cup olive oil

• ¾ cup whole milk

• 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

• Crushed pistachios, for garnishing

For the Cream Cheese Frosting

• 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature

• 8 Tablespoons (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

• 3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup (30g) if needed

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 10” cake pan with butter or two 6" round cake pans.

2. Prepare the cake: Add the pistachios to a food processor and pulse until finely ground.

3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the ground pistachios, cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Whisk in the sugar, then the oil, then the milk and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, whisking until just combined.

5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan(s). Bake for about 36-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out fairly dry.

6. Let cool for 15 minutes in the pan. Run a butter knife along the edges. Flip the cake onto a cooling rack. Allow to cool fully.

7. Prepare the cream cheese frosting: In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle or whisk attachment, beat the cream cheese and butter together on high speed until smooth and creamy. Add 3 cups confectioners’ sugar, the vanilla, and salt. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then switch to high speed and beat for 2 minutes. If you want the frosting a little thicker, add the extra 1/4 cup of confectioners sugar.

8. Assemble and decorate: Place 1 cake layer on your cake stand, cake turntable or serving plate. Evenly cover the top with frosting. Top with 2nd layer and evenly cover the top and sides with more frosting. Decorate with garnishes, if desired. Refrigerate for at least 30-45 minutes before slicing. This helps the cake keep its shape when cutting.