Pista Cake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
• STEP 2.In a bowl, mix together the ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, and salt.
• STEP 3.In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• STEP 4.Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• STEP 5.Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
• STEP 6.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
• STEP 7.Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• STEP 8.Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• STEP 9.Once cooled, frost the cake with your favorite frosting and sprinkle crushed pistachios on top.
• STEP 10.Slice and serve the pista cake with a cup of tea or coffee.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to use ground pistachios for a smooth texture in the cake.
• If you don't have ground pistachios, you can grind whole pistachios in a food processor.
• For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of rose water or cardamom powder to the batter.
• To make the frosting, you can use cream cheese frosting or a simple buttercream frosting.
• Store the pista cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

• Store the pista cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Serve the cake as a dessert or a sweet treat with a cup of tea or coffee.
• You can also serve the cake with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.