Description
A delightful layer cake featuring rich vanilla custard and crunchy pistachios, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
- 1 cup milk or cream for custard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the pure vanilla extract.
- Gradually add in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, alternating with the milk, until everything is just combined.
- Pour equal portions of the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the custard, heat milk or cream in a saucepan until warm. In another bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale, then gradually add the warm milk while whisking.
- Return to the saucepan and cook on low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens. Remove from heat and stir in chopped pistachios and vanilla extract.
- Once the cakes are cool, level the tops. Assemble by placing one cake layer on a plate, adding custard on top, then the second layer with more custard. Garnish with pistachios and powdered sugar.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Avoid overmixing to maintain cake lightness.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Vanilla cake, Pistachio dessert, Layer cake, Creamy custard