Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Vanilla Bean Pistachio Cake, a light and airy dessert that’s perfect for any occasion. The unique combination of rich vanilla bean and crunchy pistachios creates an irresistible blend that will leave your guests amazed. This cake is not only visually stunning with its beautiful frosting but also easy to make, making it suitable for both novice and experienced bakers. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or simply treating yourself, this Vanilla Bean Pistachio Cake is sure to become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup softened butter
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 Madagascar vanilla bean
- 1/2 tsp vanilla paste or pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup milk
- 1 lb softened butter for frosting
- 1 package (3.4 oz) pistachio pudding mix
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract for frosting
- 5–6 cups powdered sugar for frosting
- 4–6 Tbs milk for frosting
- Chopped pistachios (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in the scraped vanilla bean and vanilla paste.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into greased cake pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
- Cool completely before frosting with the pistachio pudding-infused buttercream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg