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Cardamom Pistachio Cake

Irresistible Cardamom Pistachio Cake You Can Bake Today

This Cardamom Pistachio Cake blends floral cardamom and nutty pistachios for an enchanting dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Batter
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour provides structure while keeping the cake tender.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom infuses the batter with warm, floral spice.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder ensures a light and fluffy rise.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted butter adds richness and moistness; room temperature.
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar balances spice with sweetness.
  • 3 large Large eggs bind ingredients and add moisture.
  • 1 cup Whole milk enriches the batter.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract enhances overall flavor.
For the Pistachio Touch
  • 1 cup Shelled pistachios chopped or ground for depth.
  • 1/4 cup Pistachio meal optional, for intensified flavor.
For the Glaze (Optional)
  • 1 cup Powdered sugar to sweeten glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice or milk for adjusting glaze consistency.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped pistachios for garnish for extra texture.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Baking pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and position the rack center.
  2. Cream butter & sugar in a large bowl on medium speed until pale and fluffy.
  3. Incorporate eggs & vanilla by adding eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
  4. Combine dry ingredients by whisking flour, ground cardamom, and baking powder in a separate bowl.
  5. Fold in pistachios by stirring into the batter.
  6. Bake cake by pouring batter into the pan and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Glaze
  1. Mix glaze by whisking powdered sugar and lemon juice (or milk) until silky.
  2. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use freshly ground cardamom for best flavor. Store unglazed cake wrapped for up to 3 days.

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