1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare the Cake Batter
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and lightly flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
2️⃣ Mix the Dry Ingredients
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Set aside.
3️⃣ Cream the Butter & Sugar
- In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract.
4️⃣ Add the Pistachio Pudding & Wet Ingredients
- Mix in the pistachio pudding mix until well incorporated.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Gently fold in chopped pistachios if using.
5️⃣ Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6️⃣ Make the Pistachio Cream Frosting
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until soft peaks form.
- Add the pistachio pudding mix and vanilla extract, then whip until thick and fluffy.
- Chill for 10 minutes before frosting.
7️⃣ Frost the Cake & Add Toppings
- Spread the pistachio cream frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Sprinkle with crushed pistachios for a beautiful finish.
- Optional: Dust with powdered sugar or white chocolate shavings.
🍽️ How to Serve This Pistachio Cream Cake
✔ With a Cup of Tea or Coffee ☕
✔ Chilled for an Extra Refreshing Taste ❄️
✔ Drizzled with White Chocolate or Caramel 🍫🍯
✔ With a Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream 🍦
🛠️ Storage & Make-Ahead Tips
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Freeze: Wrap slices individually and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Serve at room temperature for best flavor!
💖 Why You’ll LOVE This Recipe!
✔ Soft, Fluffy & Moist – The perfect melt-in-your-mouth texture! 🎂
✔ Rich Pistachio Flavor – Not too sweet, just right! 💚
✔ Quick & Easy to Make – Simple ingredients, big flavor! ⏳
✔ Light & Airy Pistachio Cream Frosting – A dreamy finishing touch! ✨
This Pistachio Cream Cake is a heavenly, nutty, and perfectly sweet dessert that looks as good as it tastes! Try it for your next gathering or treat yourself to a slice of pure indulgence! 💚🎂
💬 Tried this recipe? Let me know your thoughts in the comments! ⬇️✨