Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Vanilla Bean Pistachio Cake, a truly enchanting dessert that effortlessly combines the comforting essence of vanilla with the rich nuttiness of pistachios. This light and airy cake is perfect for any occasion—be it birthdays, weddings, or simply a sweet treat to brighten your day. Its elegant presentation, complete with creamy frosting and garnished with chopped pistachios, makes it a show-stopper that will impress family and friends alike. Easy to make with common ingredients, this cake serves up to 16 generous slices, ensuring there’s plenty to share. Elevate your dessert experience with this unique recipe that promises to be a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup softened butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 Rodelle Madagascar vanilla bean (seeds only)
- 1/2 tsp Rodelle vanilla paste
- 1 cup milk
- 1 lb butter (for frosting)
- 1 pkg pistachio pudding (3.4 oz)
- 5–6 cups powdered sugar
- 4–6 Tbs milk (for frosting)
- Chopped pistachios (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Incorporate vanilla bean seeds and paste into the mixture.
- Gradually alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until combined.
- Divide batter between two greased 9-inch cake pans; bake for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cakes cool on racks before frosting.
- To make frosting, beat butter until fluffy; mix in pistachio pudding and gradually add powdered sugar and milk for desired consistency.
- Assemble the cake layers with frosting in between; frost the top and sides.
- Decorate with piped frosting and chopped pistachios.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg