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Pistachio Butter Cake

Pistachio Butter Cake: Perfect 5-Step Holiday Bliss


  • Author: New York Recipe
  • Total Time: ~ 3 hrs 10 mins.
  • Yield: ~ 12 slices.
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and healthy savory-sweet dessert featuring a soft buttermilk and sour cream pistachio cake base topped with a rich baked cream cheese gooey layer.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup shelled pistachios.

  • 1.25 cups all-purpose flour.

  • 1 cup granulated sugar.

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter.

  • 1/2 cup buttermilk.

  • 8 oz cream cheese.

  • 3 cups powdered sugar.

  • 3 large eggs.


Instructions

  • Pulse whole pistachios inside a machine until finely ground then whisk with flour baking powder and sea salt.

  • Cream the softened butter sugar lemon zest and vegetable oil together for 4 minutes until a light fluffy texture forms.

  • Emulsify the whole eggs and egg white into the fat base then alternate adding the flour mix and buttermilk to provide a professional-grade base.

  • Fold in the ground nuts then spread the green batter evenly across a lined 9-inch pan for your Pistachio Butter Cake.

  • Whip the softened cream cheese egg vanilla and powdered sugar together until a stable velvet-like topping forms.

  • Pour the cheese liquid over the nut batter bake at 350F for 45 minutes chill for 2 hours and slice for an artisanal finish.

Notes

  • Creaming the fat and sugar thoroughly for 4 minutes is the secret to a professional-grade vertical rise for this Pistachio Butter Cake.

  • Lipid-rich cream cheese provides a sophisticated and dairy-dense foundation while adhering to dietary rules.

  • This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.

  • Prep Time: ~ 25 mins.
  • Cook Time: ~ 45 mins.
  • Category: Dessert.
  • Method: Creaming/Baking.
  • Cuisine: American Bakery Fusion.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ~ 1 cake slice piece.
  • Calories: ~ 395 kcal.
  • Sugar: ~ 32 g.
  • Sodium: ~ 190 mg.
  • Fat: ~ 18 g.
  • Saturated Fat: ~ 9 g.
  • Unsaturated Fat: ~ 9 g.
  • Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
  • Carbohydrates: ~ 52 g.
  • Fiber: ~ 2 g.
  • Protein: ~ 6 g.
  • Cholesterol: ~ 65 mg.

Keywords: Pistachio Butter Cake, Gooey Cheese Cakes, Healthy Dessert Ideas, Baked Nut Platters, Buttermilk Loaf Bakes, New York Recipe.