Looking to impress your guests with a delightful dessert that’s both visually stunning and delicious? Our Pistachio Strawberry Cake is the perfect treat for any occasion—birthdays, brunches, or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth. This cake combines the delicate sweetness of ripe strawberries with the nutty richness of pistachios for a flavor explosion that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
**Pistachio Strawberry Cake**
**Ingredients:**
– 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 cup shelled pistachios
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
– ½ cup milk
– Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
– Additional strawberries for garnish (optional)
**Instructions:**
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan with butter and flour. Set aside.
2. In a food processor, pulse the shelled pistachios until finely ground but not pasty. Some small pieces for added texture are perfect.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
4. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
7. Gently fold in the diced strawberries until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan, spreading it evenly. Smooth the top with a spatula.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
10. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar for a pretty finish. You can also garnish with additional sliced strawberries for a pop of color.
12. Slice and serve this Pistachio Strawberry Cake to your family and friends, and watch their faces light up with joy as they savor each bite of this delicious creation.
Enjoy the subtle crunch of pistachios harmonizing with the juicy sweetness of strawberries in every mouthful of this delightful cake. Perfect for spring celebrations or any time you want to treat yourself to something special, this Pistachio Strawberry Cake is sure to become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
