Delicious Pistachio Nut Cake

Indulge in the rich and nutty flavor of this Pistachio Nut Cake. Made with finely ground pistachios and topped with a creamy frosting, this cake is perfect for any special occasion or as a sweet treat for dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup shelled pistachios
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a food processor, pulse the shelled pistachios until finely ground.
3. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Mix in the ground pistachios and flour mixture, alternating with the milk, until well combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a saucepan, combine the powdered sugar and heavy cream over low heat, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
10. Slice and serve the Pistachio Nut Cake, garnished with additional chopped pistachios if desired.

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