Step away from the traditional with this innovative Green Velvet Pistachio Cake, a delightful alternative for those who aren’t fans of red velvet. This cake features a rich pistachio cream blended into a soft, moist sponge, offering a unique nutty flavor and a beautiful green hue. Topped with a simple lemon icing sugar glaze or a luxurious cream cheese frosting, this cake is a wonderful blend of flavors and textures, sure to be a conversation starter.
Why You’ll Love This: This Green Velvet Pistachio Cake is perfect for those looking for something different yet familiar. The homemade pistachio cream adds a depth of flavor and a lovely green color that sets this cake apart from the usual dessert fare. Whether you choose the lemon icing sugar glaze for a sweet-tart finish or the creamy cheese frosting for richness, this cake is bound to impress.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for gatherings, celebrations, or as a special treat for pistachio lovers. It’s also a great choice for festive occasions like St. Patrick’s Day, spring parties, or any time you want to add a splash of color and unique flavor to your dessert table.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
- 200 g of pistachio cream (homemade like peanut butter: lightly toast pistachios and blend into a paste)
- 170 g of sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 80 ml of vegetable oil
- 170 g of type 55 flour
- 1 tsp of baking powder
- 1/2 tsp of baking soda
- 60 ml of boiling water
- Topping: Icing sugar and lemon juice
Optional: Cream cheese frosting
Preparation:
- Preheat the oven and prepare a cake pan.
- Mix pistachio cream with sugar, eggs, and oil.
- Sift in the flour, baking powder, and baking soda, mixing well.
- Stir in the boiling water to form a smooth batter.
- Bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the topping, mix icing sugar with lemon juice to a drizzling consistency and pour over the cooled cake. Alternatively, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting.
Enjoy the delightful taste and charming color of this Green Velvet Pistachio Cake, a delightful twist on the traditional velvet cakes! 💛✨🍰
