Description
A heartwarming dessert combining rich pistachio flavor with a gooey, buttery texture, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pistachio cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in pistachio cream until well incorporated.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth out the top. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- While the cake bakes, whisk together powdered sugar, additional pistachio cream, and milk to reach desired consistency.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle the gooey topping over it.
- Allow cake to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute unsalted butter with margarine or coconut oil. Use almond extract instead of vanilla for a twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pistachio cake, gooey butter cake, dessert recipe, family favorite, baking