Two-Layer Pistachio Cake Recipe UK: Indulgent Cream Cheese Frosting & Drizzle
Indulge in this delicious Two-Layer Pistachio Cake, completed with a creamy cheese frosting and a decadent chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams pistachio nuts
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 200 grams sugar
- 200 grams unsalted butter
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 200 grams cream cheese
- 100 grams powdered sugar
- 50 grams dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease two 8-inch cake pans.
- Blend pistachio nuts in a food processor until finely ground.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, and mix well.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the ground pistachios.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing cream cheese and powdered sugar.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides.
- Melt the chocolate with milk and drizzle over the frosted cake.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure your butter is at room temperature for a smooth cake batter.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the frosting by adding more or less sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 60 mg