Description
A delightful layer cake infused with creamy vanilla custard and earthy pistachios, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
- 1 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 2 cups whole milk (for custard)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 5 egg yolks (for custard)
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for custard)
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (for custard)
- 1 cup crushed pistachios (for custard)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, alternating with milk.
- Add vanilla extract and chopped pistachios, gently folding into the batter.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow to cool.
- To prepare the custard, heat milk and cream in a saucepan. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Slowly add hot milk mixture to egg mixture, whisking constantly. Return to saucepan and cook until thickened. Stir in vanilla extract and crushed pistachios, and cool completely.
- Assemble the cake, layering custard between cake layers, and topping with reserved custard and chopped pistachios.
- Chill the completed cake in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Vanilla Cake, Pistachio Cake, Custard Cake, Layer Cake, Dessert Recipe