Description

Fall in love with every bite of this Pistachio Cake—a tender, nutty dessert that feels as luxurious as it looks. This easy recipe combines ground pistachios, fluffy cake layers, and a silky cream cheese frosting to create a dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for dinner ideas, breakfast ideas, or just a healthy snack with a sweet twist, this cake delivers with texture, richness, and just the right amount of sweetness. Ideal for springtime brunches, cozy evenings, or family gatherings, it’s a delightful way to bring gourmet flavor into your home kitchen. The nutty aroma, soft crumb, and creamy topping will make it your new go-to for easy baking, dessert food ideas, and quick celebrations.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted)
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk
½ cup Greek yogurt or sour cream

For the Frosting:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings:

Chopped pistachios
Honey drizzle or lemon zest

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan.
Finely grind pistachios in a food processor—don’t overprocess.
In a bowl, whisk together ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a separate bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
Beat in eggs one at a time. Add vanilla.
Mix in yogurt and milk until smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients; mix until just combined.
Pour batter into the pan and smooth top.
Bake for 28–34 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
Make frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
Frost cooled cake and garnish with chopped pistachios or other toppings.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 28 minutes