Pistachio Cream Cake: A Lush, Nutty, and Buttery Delight 🎂💚


 

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! ⬇️✨