Description
Pistachio Cardamom Christmas Cake is a festive treat that combines the warmth of cardamom with the crunch of pistachios, creating an irresistible dessert perfect for any holiday gathering. This moist cake is not only visually stunning but also incredibly flavorful, making it a delightful centerpiece for your celebrations. With easy-to-follow instructions, even novice bakers can impress their friends and family with this show-stopping dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted pistachios (finely chopped)
- 2 tsp freshly ground cardamom
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a food processor, pulse pistachios until finely chopped. Mix with cardamom and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Sift together flour and baking powder in another bowl; gradually add to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Fold in the pistachio-cardamom blend gently to avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg