Chocolate Pistachio Cake: The Best Indulgent Dessert Recipe
An indulgent Chocolate Pistachio Cake that combines rich chocolate with crunchy pistachios, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture, then alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk.
- Fold in the pistachios.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Cool the cake before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a chocolate ganache topping.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg