This Pistachio Cream Cake is soft, fluffy, and filled with the rich, nutty flavor of pistachios. The buttery vanilla cake is perfectly balanced with a creamy pistachio frosting, making every bite luxurious and indulgent! Whether you’re serving it for a special occasion, holiday, or just as an everyday treat, this cake will be an instant favorite!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Cake:
✔ 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (for a soft, tender crumb!) 🍞
✔ 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder (helps the cake rise!) ✨
✔ ½ teaspoon baking soda (creates a light, airy texture!)
✔ ¼ teaspoon salt (balances the sweetness!) 🧂
✔ ½ cup unsalted butter, softened (for rich flavor!) 🧈
✔ ¼ cup granulated sugar (for the perfect touch of sweetness!) 🍯
✔ 2 large eggs (adds structure & richness!) 🥚
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (enhances the nutty flavor!) 🌿
✔ ½ cup pistachio pudding mix (instant) (adds pistachio flavor & color!) 💚
✔ ¾ cup whole milk (keeps the cake moist!) 🥛
✔ ¼ cup finely chopped pistachios (optional, for added texture! 🌰)
For the Pistachio Cream Frosting:
✔ 1 cup heavy whipping cream (for a light, whipped texture!) 🥛
✔ ½ cup powdered sugar (adds a subtle sweetness!) 🍚
✔ ½ box (about 1.5 oz) pistachio instant pudding mix (for flavor & natural green tint!) 💚
✔ ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (for extra depth of flavor!) 🌿
✔ ¼ cup crushed pistachios (for topping, optional! 🌰)