Description
A delightful dessert that combines the richness of butter with the earthy nuttiness of pistachios, featuring a crispy crust and gooey center.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup shelled, unsalted pistachios
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing it with butter and lining it with parchment paper.
- Blend the pistachios in a food processor until finely ground.
- Make the crust by beating together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar until fluffy, then mix in eggs one at a time and add vanilla.
- Combine the flour and ground pistachios into the mixture until just blended.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
- Cool the cake in the pan, then dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
For variations, try using almonds instead of pistachios. Serve with whipped cream or fresh berries for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pistachio cake, dessert, birthday cake, family recipe, gooey butter cake