Delight in the light, nutty, pistachio flavor of this soft and moist pistachio cake drizzled with orange-pistachio syrup and smooth chocolate cream cheese frosting on top.
Unsalted pistachios All-purpose flour Baking powder Salt Unsalted butter White sugar Eggs Sour cream Vanilla beans Milk Orange
Begin by preparing your main baking tools and ingredients. Preheat your oven to 350°F (or 175°C). Line the bottom of your baking pan with parchment paper. Ground your pistachios into fine crumbs using a food processor.
1
Mix the dry ingredients. Place your ground pistachio crumbs in a bowl, then add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.
2
In a large bowl, whisk butter and sugar for 2 - 3 minutes or until creamy. Add 1 egg at a time and mix until fully incorporated.
3
Add more flavor by adding in your sour cream and vanilla. Then, alternately add dry ingredients and milk, beginning and ending with your dry ingredients. Stir.
4
Transfer to your baking pan and bake for 25 - 28 minutes. Let it cool completely
5
Drizzle orange pistachio syrup and add a few dollops of chocolate cream cheese frosting on top before serving. You may also add freshly roasted pistachios and berries for that added texture and tang.