Description
Pistachio and Almond Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting is a moist and nutty dessert made with finely ground pistachios and almonds, layered or topped with a rich, tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for special occasions or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted)
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
- For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans.
- Grind pistachios in a food processor until finely ground (but not a paste).
- In a bowl, whisk together ground pistachios, almond flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and almond extracts.
- Mix in the yogurt, followed by half of the dry ingredients. Add milk, then the remaining dry mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cakes cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
- Frost the cooled cake and garnish with chopped pistachios if desired.
Notes
- Make sure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Can be made as a sheet cake or cupcakes if desired—adjust baking time accordingly.
- To enhance nut flavor, lightly toast pistachios before grinding.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg