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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 easy recipe that balances sweetness and nuttiness.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

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
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese (Softened)
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Additional Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until finely ground.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  4. In another bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until creamy.
  5. Add the ground pistachios, lemon zest, and vegetable oil; mix well.
  6. Add eggs and egg white one at a time, mixing after each addition.
  7. Mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using).
  8. Gradually add the flour mixture until just combined.
  9. Pour the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  10. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then add the powdered sugar and additional vanilla extract.
  11. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture on top of the batter and swirl with a knife.
  12. Pour buttermilk over the top, without stirring.
  13. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden and set in the center.
  14. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition

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

Notes

Feel free to customize the nuts and extracts to your liking for a unique twist on this classic recipe.

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