Pistachio cake, a vibrant green treat, is a delectable indulgence that captivates taste buds with its nutty flavor and moist texture. Originating from the Middle East, this culinary delight has embarked on a global journey, becoming a beloved dessert worldwide. With pistachio frosting, a luscious topping that elevates the cake's flavor profile to new heights, this dessert is a symphony of sweet and nutty goodness. Whether you're a seasoned baker looking for a new culinary challenge or a novice seeking a delightful treat to impress friends and family, the pistachio cake and frosting combination is a perfect choice. In this comprehensive guide, we will unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect pistachio cake and frosting, ensuring your dessert is a resounding success.
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PISTACHIO CAKE II
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
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 CAKE AND FROSTING
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
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
LEMON-FROSTED PISTACHIO CAKE
This fantastically moist pistachio cake, adorned with the simplest icing of confectioners' sugar and lemon juice, is adapted from Nigel Slater, the prolific British cookbook author. It is elegant and slightly exotic, rich with ground pistachios and almonds, orange zest and rose water. And it's delightfully simple to throw together: once you've ground the nuts, you'll have it in the oven minutes.
Provided by Julie Powell
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of an 8-inch nonstick cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixer fitted with a paddle, cream together the butter and superfine sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then add the ground pistachios and almonds. Add the orange juice, orange zest and rosewater, and mix well. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour; do not overmix.
- Scoop the mixture into the cake pan, and bake until the top is firm and a light golden brown, about 40 minutes. Lightly cover the top of the cake with foil and continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry, about 10 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for several minutes, then remove and cool on a rack.
- When the cake is cool, make the icing: mix the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl, and pour over the cake. If desired, decorate with crystallized rose petals and pistachios. Allow the icing to set for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 415, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 23 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 1 gram
PISTACHIO PUDDING CAKE
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
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
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
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 AND FROSTING
This cake used to be called "Watergate Cake with Cover-Up Icing" so that tells you how long I've had this recipe!
Provided by Joy1996
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 1 cake
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- CAKE: Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl all at once.
- Pour into greased and floured 9x13" pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.
- Cool completely and make frosting: Put all ingredients into large bowl and whip until stiff peaks form.
- Frost cooled cake and sprinkle with chopped walnuts, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 5171.4, Fat 337.2, SaturatedFat 60.5, Cholesterol 685.7, Sodium 3987.9, Carbohydrate 485.5, Fiber 14.2, Sugar 328, Protein 73.6
FLUFFY PISTACHIO CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING AND DONUT BAGELS
Steps:
- Position an oven rack in the middle position. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Place the pistachios in a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and grind them until you have small crumbs. Measure out 1/4 cup of the crumbs and set them aside for the filling.
- Pour the remaining crumbs into a large mixing bowl. Add the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk to combine. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, buttermilk, oil, extracts and 3/4 cup water. Whisk the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then pour into the cake pans and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, begin checking for doneness at 28 minutes. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them onto a greased cooling rack and cool completely.
- Level the cake rounds and spread the top of one cake with a layer of Frosting. Sprinkle on the reserved ground pistachios. Place the other cake round on top, cut-side down, then frost all over with the remaining Frosting.
- Place the Donut Bagels on the top of the cake. Decorate the top and sides of the cake with the sprinkles.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer, beat together the butter, cream cheese, powdered sugar and salt until smooth. Add the food coloring and whisk until fully combined.
- Color and shape the marzipan on a powdered sugar dusted surface. Cut into circles for tomatoes. Smash into oblong shapes for salmon. Roll into little balls for capers. And to make the onions, just brush a bit of food coloring on the edges of slivered marzipan.
- Put the seeded topping mixture in a small bowl. Using a pastry brush, brush the tops of the donuts with simple syrup, then dip into the seeded topping, pressing down slightly so everything adheres. Cut the donuts in half and spread a thin layer of cream cheese on the cut sides of the top and bottom pieces. To the bottom halves, add the marzipan salmon, tomato, onions and capers. Top with the seeded donut halves.
PISTACHIO LAYER CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE BUTTERCREAM
This pistachio layer cake with cream cheese buttercream is really special. The layers are light, moist, and not too sweet, with plenty of pistachio flavor. The presentation with the swirled top and pistachio-coated sides make it a real showpiece. Layers can be made, wrapped well, and frozen up to a month in advance.
Provided by John Somerall
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pistachio Dessert Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray three 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. Line each pan with a round piece of parchment paper, and spray with cooking spray.
- Prepare the cake: pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely ground, 10 to 15 pulses. Transfer 1 1/2 cups ground pistachios to a bowl with flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda; whisk until well combined and set aside. Place remaining ground pistachios, about 1 1/3 cups, in a bowl and reserve for finishing the cake.
- Beat butter and white sugar for cake in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed, scraping down the sides as needed, until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add egg whites and beat on high speed until combined, about 2 minutes.
- Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract until combined, about 1 minute. Add flour mixture in batches on low speed until completely incorporated, about 2 minutes. Mix in milk and food coloring until just combined, about 1 minute.
- Divide batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Gently tap each pan on the countertop to spread and flatten batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of each pan removes cleanly, 22 to 24 minutes. Cool cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen cakes, then invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare buttercream: beat cream cheese and butter in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in powdered sugar in 1/2-cup increments on medium-low speed, allowing sugar to be completely incorporated before adding more, until combined, about 4 minutes. Mix in vanilla and food coloring on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Place one cake layer on a serving plate or cake stand. Top with 1 cup buttercream and 1 tablespoon ground pistachios, and spread evenly over the surface using a spatula. Place second cake layer on top; top with 1 cup buttercream and 1 tablespoon ground pistachios, and spread evenly over the surface. Place third cake layer on top, and spread 1 cup buttercream evenly over the surface. Spread 2 cups buttercream evenly around sides of assembled cake and smooth with a spatula. Transfer cake to the refrigerator and chill for 30 minutes.
- Remove cake from the refrigerator and spread remaining buttercream over top and sides of cake until sides are smooth and top is billowy. Using a small offset spatula, make a spiral pattern on top of the cake. Press remaining ground pistachios into sides of the cake.
- Slice and serve immediately or chill in an airtight container until ready to serve. If chilled, allow cake to come to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.1 calories, Carbohydrate 85.4 g, Cholesterol 58.9 mg, Fat 29.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 268.4 mg, Sugar 68.9 g
Tips:
- Use good quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cake. Use real butter, not margarine, and use fresh eggs.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
- Use a serrated knife to cut the cake: This will help prevent the cake from crumbling.
Conclusion:
Pistachio cake is a delicious and festive cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like your cake moist or dry, nutty or sweet, there is a pistachio cake recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a special cake to bake, give pistachio cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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