Description
A rich and gooey butter cake infused with the delightful flavor of pistachios, evoking warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup pistachio cream or paste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the pistachio cream until incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then gradually add this mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with a splash of milk if needed.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
Notes
Check the cake a few minutes before the recommended baking time to avoid overbaking. Each oven is different.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pistachio cake, gooey butter cake, dessert recipe, family recipe