Description
A delightful and comforting dessert featuring a nutty pistachio cream blended with rich buttery layers, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pistachio cream
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each one is well incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla and pistachio cream until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder, then gradually add this to the wet ingredients alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan on a wire rack before slicing.
Notes
For a nut-free option, use almond extract and finely ground oats. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, pistachio, gooey butter cake, Southern dessert