Best 20 Pistachio Cake Recipes

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Pistachio cake, a decadent and flavorful dessert, is a true delight for the senses. Its rich, nutty flavor and vibrant green color make it a popular choice for special occasions and everyday indulgence. With its origins tracing back to the Middle East, pistachio cake has become a beloved treat around the world. This article delves into the culinary world of pistachio cakes, exploring various recipes, techniques, and tips to help you create the perfect pistachio cake that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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PISTACHIO PUDDING CAKE



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Everyone who's ever tried this moist, one-of-a-kind cake can't believe it's a mix. The dessert is perfect for St. Patrick's Day...and you won't need the luck of the Irish to whip it up! -Suzanne Winkhart, Bolivar, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
4 large eggs
1 cup club soda
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
ICING:
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup cold 2% milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, soda and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in walnuts., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., In a large bowl, beat the cream, milk, pudding mix and confectioners' sugar on high until stiff peaks form. Frost cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 28g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 555mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

PISTACHIO CAKE



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This pastel-green, easy-to-make cake is super moist with a light, creamy frosting that is perfect for any holiday like Christmas, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, etc. This cake and the yummy frosting can be adapted with almost any flavor pudding. Experiment away!

Provided by TheRecycleChef

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup club soda
3 eggs
1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 ½ cups milk
1 (3 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 (1.3 ounce) envelope dry whipped topping mix (such as Dream Whip®)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Beat cake mix, vegetable oil, club soda, eggs, and 1 package pistachio pudding mix together in a bowl until blended; pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Turn cake onto a cooling rack and cool completely.
  • Beat milk, 1 package pistachio pudding mix, and whipped topping mix together in a bowl using an electric mixer on high until frosting forms stiff peaks. Spread frosting on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 37.2 mg, Fat 18.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 376.8 mg, Sugar 22.9 g

PISTACHIO CAKE III



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A green tube cake made by altering a cake mix with pistachio pudding and green food coloring.

Provided by MACC

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
4 eggs
1 ½ cups water
¼ cup vegetable oil
½ teaspoon almond extract
7 drops green food coloring

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
  • In a large bowl mix together cake mix and pudding mix. Make a well in the center and pour in eggs, water, oil, almond extract and green food coloring. Blend ingredients, then beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
  • Pour into prepared 10 inch tube pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 55 minutes, or until cake springs back when lightly pressed. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.3 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 361.3 mg, Sugar 21 g

PISTACHIO BUNDT CAKE



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Pistachio pudding mix gives this moist cake a pretty tint of green. As it bakes, the outside browns nicely to form a slightly crunchy crust. The cake slices beautifully and would make a fun dessert for St. Patrick's Day. -Becky Gant, South Bend, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup water
4 large eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, softened
2 to 3 tablespoons whole milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pudding mixes, water, eggs and oil; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In small bowl, combine the glaze ingredients, adding enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 20g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PISTACHIO CAKE



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Mom is well-known for her holiday cookies, candies and cakes. This delicious dessert starts conveniently with a cake mix and instant pudding. You're sure to get requests for second helpings when you serve it. -Becky Brunette, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup lemon-lime soda
1 cup canola oil
3 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups cold milk
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant pistachio pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup pistachios, toasted
Whole red shell pistachios and fresh mint, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes; stir in walnuts. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat milk and pudding mix on low speed for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with pistachios. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes before cutting. Garnish with whole pistachios and mint if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Fat 29g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 443mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

PISTACHIO CAKE



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This is one of my favorite cakes, it is so moist. The great thing is you can use any kind of cake mix and any knid of pudding to change this one around. It is very versatile.

Provided by Leanne

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package yellow cake mix
1 package pistachio pudding mix
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup oil

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together.
  • Pour into a greased bundt pan.
  • Bake at 350 for about 45-50 minutes.

PISTACHIO NUT BUNDT CAKE



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A green Bundt cake. This is perfect for Christmas or St. Patrick's day.

Provided by Marlene Edwards

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix and instant pudding. Add the sour cream, oil and eggs, mix well. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan. Combine the brown sugar, walnuts and cinnamon, sprinkle over the batter in the pan. Cover with the remaining batter.
  • Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 15 minutes in pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. When cake is cooled, dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.8 calories, Carbohydrate 61.6 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 547.7 mg, Sugar 41.8 g

JELLO PISTACHIO PUDDING CAKE



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This is a Jello recipe...much loved in my family for many years. Very moist and light tasting. Cheery presentation! You can exchange pudding and cake flavors for a different taste sensation.

Provided by kzmom

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3 ounce) box instant pistachio pudding mix (4 servings)
1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
4 eggs
1 1/4 cups water
1/4 cup oil
7 drops green food coloring

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in large bowl.
  • Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into greased and floured 10" tube bundt pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 50-55 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly pressed.
  • Cool in pan for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from pan, finish cooling on rack. Top with glaze of icing sugar and a tablespoon or two of hot water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.9, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 71.3, Sodium 303.2, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 18.6, Protein 4

PISTACHIO CAKE AND FROSTING



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Make and share this Pistachio Cake and Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Toadi

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18 1/4 ounce) white cake mix
3 eggs
1 cup oil
1 cup Sprite
2 (1 ounce) boxes instant pistachio pudding mix
3/4 cup milk
1 (8 ounce) Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Blend cake mix, eggs, oil, sprite ( I use 7-Up) and one box of pudding mix. Beat with a mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Pour into a 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake 350 for 35-45 minutes. Cool completely.
  • For frosting, stir one box of pudding mix with milk, then fold in cool whip.
  • Spread on cooled cake.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.2, Fat 29.5, SaturatedFat 8.3, Cholesterol 55, Sodium 320.1, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 30, Protein 4.3

PISTACHIO CAKE I



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This is a very good tasting cake, and easy to make.

Provided by Cheryl

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
5 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups water
1 ½ cups milk
2 (1.5 ounce) envelopes instant dessert topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, 1 package pudding, water, eggs, and oil. Pour into a greased and floured Bundt pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175) degrees C for 45 minutes, or until done. Allow to cool.
  • To Make Frosting: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 package instant pudding, milk, and instant whipped topping mix. Beat until thick, and spread on the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 17 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 383.1 mg, Sugar 29.3 g

PISTACHIO CAKE II



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This simple cake recipe uses pistachio pudding mix and lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage to deliver a cake that is great for potlucks or family gatherings.

Provided by v monte

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package white cake mix
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
3 eggs
2 (3 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
2 (1.3 ounce) envelopes whipped topping mix
1 ½ cups milk

Steps:

  • Beat cake mix, oil, soda, eggs, and first package of pudding until smooth. Pour batter into greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes, or cake tests done.
  • Beat Dream Whip ™ , milk, and pudding until stiff; pour over cooled cake. Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 32.6 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 368.1 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

PISTACHIO LAYER CAKE



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This simple yet festive layer cake gets its smooth and creamy pistachio infusion from a nut paste used to make the pastry cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield Makes one 8-inch round cake

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sticks unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
2 2/3 cups cake flour, sifted, plus more for dusting
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup whole milk, room temperature
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 recipe No-Fuss Pistachio Pastry Cream
1 recipe Basic Buttercream for Pistachio Layer Cake
1 recipe Royal Icing for Pistachio Layer Cake

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 8-inch round cake pans. Line bottoms with parchment; butter parchment and dust with flour, tapping out excess. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. In a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter with sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add vanilla and beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat until incorporated, scraping down bowl as needed. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture in three batches, alternating with milk in two batches.
  • Divide batter evenly among prepared pans. Smooth tops with an offset spatula. Bake until tops are golden brown and a tester inserted into centers comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool in pans 10 minutes, then invert cakes onto a wire rack, remove parchment, reinvert, and let cool completely. With a serrated knife, trim tops of cakes so they're level.
  • Stir together pastry cream and 1/3 cup buttercream. Spread pastry-cream mixture over one cake layer and top with second cake layer, cut-side down. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes. Spread about 1 cup of buttercream in a thin layer on top of sides of cake (to prevent crumbs from pulling through final layer of frosting; it's okay if crumb coating is uneven, as it will be covered up later). Refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes. Frost cake with remaining buttercream and refrigerate until icing is firm, at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
  • Use a 2-inch round biscuit cutter to mark an overlapping circle pattern around top edge of cake. Place royal icing in a piping bag fitted with a small round tip (such as Ateco #2). Pipe overlapping circles, using markings as a guide. Use a small damp brush to correct any wobbly piping. Cake can be stored in refrigerator up to 1 day; bring to room temperature 1 hour before serving.

PISTACHIO DREAM CAKE



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"This moist delightful cake is good for you and yummy, too," assures Audrey Grimm of Mesa, Arizona.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 package (1 ounce) instant sugar-free pistachio pudding mix
1 cup (8 ounces) nonfat plain yogurt
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup diet lemon-lime soda
FROSTING:
1-1/2 cups cold fat-free milk
1 package (1 ounce) instant sugar-free pistachio pudding mix
2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine dry cake and pudding mixes, yogurt, egg whites and vanilla; beat on low speed for 1 minute. Gradually beat in soda. , Pour into a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. , For frosting, combine milk and dry pudding mix in a bowl; beat on low for 2 minutes. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 2g fat, Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 300mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate, Fiber 3g protein.

PISTACHIO CAKE IV



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This easy pistachio Bundt cake is baked with a layer of chocolate batter over a pistachio batter. Swirl it in for a marbled effect.

Provided by COCO LOCO

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pistachio Dessert Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup water
¾ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
¾ cup chocolate syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10 inch Bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix and pudding mix. Pour in the water, oil and eggs. mix well. Pour half of the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Mix the chocolate syrup into the remaining batter. Pour the chocolate batter over the top of the batter in the pan. Do not stir.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.7 g, Cholesterol 53.9 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 372.1 mg, Sugar 29 g

PISTACHIO NUT BUNDT CAKE



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An easy to make green bundt cake...perfect for Christmas or St. Patrick's Day and delicious any time!!

Provided by CaliforniaJan

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 (3 1/2 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup roasted pistachio nut, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and flour a 9-inch bundt pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix and instant pudding. Add the sour cream, oil and eggs, mix well. The batter will be thick. Spoon half of the batter into the prepared pan. Combine the brown sugar, pistachios and cinnamon, sprinkle over the batter in the pan., being careful to keep filling from the edges as it might stick to the pan. Cover with the remaining batter.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 15 minutes in pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely. When cake is cooled, dust with powdered sugar.

CHERRY, PISTACHIO & COCONUT CAKE



Cherry, Pistachio & Coconut Cake image

Provided by Itamar Srulovich

Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Kid-Friendly     High Fiber     Cherry     Coconut     Almond     Pistachio     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Makes a 9 in/24cm diameter ring cake

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup/100g sugar, plus 1 1/2 tbsp/20g for the topping
1/3 cup/90g light brown sugar
1 1/4 cup/180g ground almonds
1/4 cup/30g ground pistachios
1/2 cup/45g desiccated coconut
1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp/50g self-rising flour (preferably Gold Medal brand)
A pinch of salt
1 1/4 tsp ground mahleb
10 tbsp/150g butter, melted
3 large eggs
2 cups/300g cherries
Scant 1/2 cup/50g roughly chopped pistachios, for the topping

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9 in/24cm diameter ring cake tin with butter.
  • Mix all the dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Pour over the melted butter and mix in the eggs. Spoon the batter into the pre-greased tin and smooth down.
  • Remove the pits from the cherries-you can do this with a cherry pitter or by just pulling them apart and popping the pits out with your fingers. I like to do this over the cake tin, so that any juice drips onto the cake and adds color. Drop the pitted cherries onto the batter and sprinkle the top of the cake with the remaining 1 1/2 tbsp/20g of sugar and the roughly chopped pistachios. Bake in the center of the oven for 25-30 minutes, then turn the cake around and bake for a further 8-10 minutes, until the cake between the cherries goes all golden.
  • Allow the cake to cool in the tin, as it needs time to settle, then gently remove by running a knife around the edges. Covered well, it will keep in the fridge for up to a week (not much chance of that happening), but for the best flavor, allow it to return to room temperature before eating.

PISTACHIO CANNOLI CAKE



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This dramatic four-layer dessert is inspired by the flavors of Sicilian-style cannoli, which is stuffed with ricotta, chopped chocolate, and candied orange zest.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 4h10m

Yield Serves 12 to 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

10 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pans
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons shelled unsalted pistachios (3 1/2 ounces)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon orange-flower water (optional)
2 large eggs plus 2 large yolks, room temperature
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
2 3/4 cups fresh ricotta (about 1 1/2 pounds)
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for serving
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (3/4 cup), plus 2 1/2 ounces more, melted (1/2 cup)
4 ounces candied orange peel, cut into a 1/4-inch dice

Steps:

  • Cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter two 8-by-2-inch round cake pans. Line pans with parchment; butter parchment. Dust with flour, tapping out excess. In a food processor, finely grind pistachios. Remove and reserve 1/4 cup ground pistachios, then add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt to processor and pulse to combine.
  • Beat butter with granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add orange-flower water; beat to combine. Beat in eggs and yolks, one at a time, thoroughly combining after each addition and scraping down bowl as needed. Add pistachio mixture in three batches, alternating with sour cream and beginning and ending with pistachio mixture.
  • Divide batter evenly between cake pans; smooth tops with an offset spatula. Bake, rotating pans once, until tops spring back when lightly touched, 30 to 35 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack; let cool 10 minutes. Turn cakes out onto rack; remove parchment and let cool 1 hour. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight.
  • Filling: Meanwhile, combine ricotta and cream in bowl of food processor; process until smooth. Add salt, vanilla, cinnamon, and confectioners' sugar; process to combine. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in chopped chocolate and orange peel. Refrigerate in an airtight container at least 1 hour and up to 2 days.
  • Cut each cake horizontally into 2 layers. Stack on a cardboard cake round or a plate; brush edges with melted chocolate, then pat some of reserved ground pistachios onto chocolate. Separate, then refrigerate in a single layer until set, 10 minutes. Place one cake layer on a cake stand, bottom-side down; spread 1 1/2 cups filling evenly over top, then place second layer on top. Repeat with remaining filling and cakes, finishing with a cake layer, bottom-side up. Refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to overnight. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar and remaining reserved ground pistachios.

ALMOND CAKE WITH CARDAMOM AND PISTACHIO



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This moist and springy Persian almond cake is generously spiced with ground cardamom (two full teaspoons). We like it with fresh berries. If you want to serve it for Passover, be sure to use kosher for Passover confectioners' sugar; you could also use a tablespoon of matzo meal in place of the tablespoon of almond flour, but the cake is delicious without it.

Provided by Joan Nathan

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield One 9-inch cake (10 to 12 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup vegetable oil, plus additional for pan
7 large eggs, separated
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon almond extract
4 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon/420 grams almond flour (see tip)
2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 to 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar, for dusting
3 to 4 tablespoons finely chopped pistachio nuts, for garnish

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Oil a 9-inch round or square pan and set aside. Using a stand mixer, whisk egg whites until stiff but not dry, and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine egg yolks and sugar, and whisk to blend. Whisk in almond extract and oil. Add almond flour and cardamom. Gently stir a third of the whites into the batter, then gently fold in the rest until just incorporated.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and finish cooling on a rack. To decorate, dust with confectioners' sugar and chopped pistachios.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 644, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 43 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 0 grams

PISTACHIO AND ROSE WATER SEMOLINA CAKE



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Making this cake, which is adapted from "Sweet," by Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh, is a labor of love, but that's only appropriate, for a cake adorned with rose petals. If you want to save time, however, you can do without the petals or use store-bought dried rose petals - the cake and cream are both special enough for those you feed to know you love them. If you are going all out with the roses, red or pink petals are a matter of preference; the red petals will turn a deep purple once candied. The cake keeps well for up to five days, but the petals should be sprinkled over just before serving. And don't confuse rose water and rose essence: the difference is huge. You want to use rose water here, and in brazen amounts, but it's what makes the cake both distinct and delicious.

Provided by Yotam Ottolenghi

Categories     cakes, dessert

Time 2h

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 large egg white
About 40 medium pesticide-free red or pink rose petals (from about 2 roses)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 cup/150 grams shelled pistachios, plus 2 tablespoons, finely chopped, for serving
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 cup/100 grams almond meal
3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons/170 grams fine semolina flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon/300 grams unsalted butter (2 1/2 sticks plus 1 tablespoon), at room temperature and cubed, plus extra for greasing the pan
1 2/3 cups/330 grams granulated sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon (about 1 teaspoon), plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons rose water (not rose essence)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup/190 grams plain Greek yogurt
3/4 cup/200 grams crème fraîche
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon rose water
1/2 cup/120 milliliters lemon juice
1/3 cup/80 milliliters rose water
1/2 cup/100 grams granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200 degrees Fahrenheit/100 degrees Celsius. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and grease a 9-inch/23-centimeter round springform pan and line with parchment paper.
  • Make the candied rose petals, if desired: Whisk egg white by hand until frothy. Then, using a small pastry brush or paintbrush, very lightly paint both sides of each petal with egg white; do this in a few small batches, brushing and then sprinkling the sugar lightly over both sides of each petal. Shake off excess sugar and lay petals on the lined baking sheet. Place in the oven for 30 to 45 minutes, until dry and crunchy, then set aside to cool.
  • Make the cake: Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit/180 degrees Celsius.
  • Combine pistachios and cardamom in a food processor. Process until the nuts are finely ground, then transfer to a bowl. Add almond meal, semolina, baking powder and salt. Mix together and set aside.
  • Place butter and sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until fully combined, but take care not to overwork it; you don't want to incorporate a lot of air into the mixture. With the machine still running, slowly add eggs, scraping down the sides of the bowl a few times and making sure that each batch is fully incorporated before adding the next. The mixture will curdle once the eggs are added, but don't worry; this will not affect the end result.
  • Remove the bowl from the machine and add the dry ingredients, folding them in by hand and, again, taking care not to overmix. Next fold in lemon zest, lemon juice, rose water and vanilla extract and scrape the batter into the pan. Level with an offset spatula and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean but oily.
  • While the cake is in the oven, make the rose cream: Place all the ingredients for the cream in a bowl and whisk to beat everything together for about 2 minutes, until thick. Keep in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Make the rose syrup: About 10 minutes before the cake comes out of the oven (you want the syrup to be warm when the cake is ready), place all the ingredients for the syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring so that the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat. Don't worry that the consistency is thinner than you might expect; this is how it should be.
  • As soon as the cake comes out of the oven, drizzle all of the syrup over the top. It is a lot of syrup, but don't lose your nerve - the cake can take it! Sprinkle with finely chopped pistachios and set the cake aside in its pan to come to room temperature. Remove from pan and scatter rose petals over the cake. Serve immediately, with a generous spoonful of rose cream alongside. (The cake keeps well for up to 5 days in an airtight container. The rose petals should be sprinkled over just before serving.)

EASY PISTACHIO ENGLISH TOFFEE ICE BOX CAKE



Easy Pistachio English Toffee Ice Box Cake image

This delicious, easy no-bake ice box cake is perfect to have your kids help you prepare! It's light too, so you won't feel too guilty about letting them have an extra serving.

Provided by sweetjunkie

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Trifle Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (9 inch) angel food cake
2 (3.4 ounce) packages instant pistachio pudding mix
4 cups cold milk
1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed
3 (1.4 ounce) bars chocolate covered English toffee, chopped

Steps:

  • Tear angel food cake into bite-size pieces (1 to 2 square inches) and place in the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Prepare pudding with milk as directed on package. Gently stir whipped topping into pudding; pour mixture over angel food cake pieces. Sprinkle with crushed toffee bars.
  • Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231.7 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 9.3 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 407.7 mg, Sugar 20.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake. Look for fresh, organic pistachios and a good-quality butter and cream cheese.
  • Toast the pistachios before using them. This will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake at the right temperature. If the oven is too hot, the cake will brown too quickly and the inside will be undercooked. If the oven is too cool, the cake will take too long to bake and it will be dry.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Pistachio cake is a delicious and versatile cake that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to holidays. With its vibrant green color and nutty flavor, pistachio cake is sure to impress your guests.

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