Elegant White Chocolate Pistachio Cake

 Elegant White Chocolate Pistachio Cake 

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
• 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 sour cream
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
• For the Frosting:
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup white chocolate, melted and cooled
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup pistachio puree
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chopped pistachios for garnish

Instructions 

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 8-inch round cake pans.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Combine the buttermilk and sour cream in a small bowl. Alternately add the flour mixture and the buttermilk mixture to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Fold in the white chocolate chips.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.

For the frosting, beat the butter in a large bowl until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until combined. Add the melted white chocolate, heavy cream, pistachio puree, and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.

Assemble the cake by placing one layer on a serving plate. Spread with a layer of frosting, then top with the second cake layer. Repeat with the third layer. Frost the top and sides of the cake, then garnish with chopped pistachios.

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

Kcal: 560 kcal | Servings: 10 servings