Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake, a creamy and nutty dessert that promises to be the star of any gathering. This one-layer cake is a perfect fusion of ground pistachios and a luscious cream cheese topping, creating a unique texture thatβs both gooey and satisfying. Ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply enjoying with your afternoon tea, this cake not only looks stunning but also offers a rich flavor profile that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping dessert with confidence. Whether served warm or at room temperature, each bite delivers a delightful surprise of gooey goodness!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 large egg white
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and grease a 9Γ13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until creamy; add lemon zest and vegetable oil.
- Mix in eggs one at a time followed by sour cream, vanilla extract, and buttermilk until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture and fold in ground pistachios.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- While cooling, mix cream cheese with egg and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the cooled cake layer and bake again for an additional 20-25 minutes until set but gooey.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (106g)
- Calories: 379
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 203mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 57mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding almond extract to the cream cheese topping. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they stay fresh for up to five days in the refrigerator.