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Indulge in Buttery Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake Bliss

Buttery Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake

Indulge in Buttery Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake Bliss with this deliciously gooey dessert that balances flavors and textures beautifully.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup Unsalted Pistachios (Shelled)
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (Room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 3 large Eggs (Room temperature)
  • 1 large Egg White
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tbsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Almond Extract (Optional)
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
Cream Cheese Topping
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Additional Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking dish
  • food processor
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
  2. In a food processor, blend the pistachios until finely ground.
  3. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs and beaten egg white to the butter mixture, mixing well.
  6. Stir in the lemon zest, vegetable oil, and sour cream until fully combined.
  7. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just incorporated.
  8. Spread the batter in the prepared baking dish.
Cream Cheese Layer
  1. In a separate bowl, blend the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
  2. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cake batter and spread evenly.
Baking Instructions
  1. Bake for 45 minutes or until the top is set and slightly golden.
  2. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 17g

Notes

This cake is perfect for any occasion and tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to meld together.

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