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Pistachio White Chocolate Cake

Indulge in a Pistachio White Chocolate Cake that’s rich, nutty, and perfectly sweet. Perfect for any occasion, this melt-in-your-mouth dessert is easy to make and unforgettable to taste.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 400kcal
Cost: $20

Equipment

  • Three 8-inch round cake pans
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula
  • Fine grater for zesting nuts
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup pistachio puree
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
  • q.s. chopped pistachios for garnish to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven and prepare three 8-inch round cake pans.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy and pale yellow.
  • Add eggs one at a time, incorporating fully before adding the next, then add vanilla extract.
  • In a small bowl, mix buttermilk and sour cream.
  • Alternate adding the buttermilk mixture and dry ingredients to the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry mix.
  • Fold in white chocolate chips.
  • Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake layers completely before frosting.
  • For the frosting, beat softened butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar.
  • Mix in melted white chocolate, heavy cream, pistachio puree, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Frost the cooled cake layers and garnish with chopped pistachios.
  • Chill the frosted cake for 15 minutes before slicing.

Notes

This recipe is loved for its ease and irresistible flavor. A dessert that will impress your baking skills!

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 1mg
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