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Pistachio Coffee Cake

Moist Pistachio Coffee Cake with Creamy Pistachio Layer

This Pistachio Coffee Cake combines vibrant flavors and moist texture, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Raw Shelled Pistachios opt for unsalted
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can be swapped for gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter use cold for topping
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt can substitute with sour cream
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk can replace with milk and vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar or use lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
For the Pistachio Cream Layer
  • 1 cup Pistachio Cream Spread avoid pistachio butter
For the Icing
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tbsp Milk for icing consistency

Equipment

  • oven
  • 8-inch Springform Pan
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) and prepare an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make the crumb topping by pulsing pistachios, flour, and sugar in a food processor, then incorporate cold butter to form crumbs.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  4. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy, then mix in yogurt and vinegar.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, alternating with buttermilk and folding gently until just combined.
  6. Layer half of the batter in the pan, add the pistachio cream, then top with remaining batter and crumb topping.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean and the top is golden.
  8. Cool the cake for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan and drizzle with icing made of powdered sugar and milk.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best results, and cool the cake completely before icing.

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