Pistachio Cardamom Cake
Ground pistachios give this cake a naturally dense, moist crumb and a pale green color, while cardamom adds a warm, floral spice throughout. The batter comes together quickly and bakes in around 45 minutes. It pairs well with a simple glaze or a dusting of powdered sugar and a cup of tea.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- 9-inch round cake pan
- Spatula
- wire rack
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pistachios finely ground
- 1 cup whole milk room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cardamom
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, to ensure a smooth batter.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the batter.
- Fold in the ground pistachios, vanilla extract, and ground cardamom until evenly distributed. The batter should be silky and fragrant.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Try adding a touch of lemon zest for an extra burst of freshness.
- Use freshly ground cardamom for the most vibrant flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 605kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 11gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 158mgSodium: 318mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 3gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 957IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 111mgIron: 3mg
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