Description
Indulge in Buttery Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake Bliss. This is a delightful, creamy dessert with a unique flavor combination, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Unshelled Pistachios (use shelled for ease)
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 large Eggs (plus 1 egg white)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (Greek yogurt works too)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract (or extra vanilla)
- 1/2 cup Buttermilk (or milk with vinegar)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with non-stick spray and parchment paper.
- Pulse the unshelled pistachios in a food processor until fine crumbs. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, beat softened butter, vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and lemon zest until fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs and egg white one at a time, mixing after each. Stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and buttermilk, mixing until just combined. Fold in pistachio crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add one egg and vanilla, then sift in powdered sugar.
- Spread the cake batter in the prepared pan, then layer the cream cheese mixture on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is slightly jiggly. Cool in pan for 10-15 minutes.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, then dust with powdered sugar and garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Buttery Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake, dessert, cake, pistachio