Pistachio Pound Cake

13 INGREDIENTS • 10 STEPS • 2HRS 15MINS

Pistachio Pound Cake

Time and again we think of pistachios solely as a fancy snack one might find at a party or gathering of some sort. While yes this happens to be true, we somehow seem to forget that pistachios are delicious in savory dinners and sweet desserts.

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Time and again we think of pistachios solely as a fancy snack one might find at a party or gathering of some sort. While yes this happens to be true, we somehow seem to forget that pistachios are delicious in savory dinners and sweet desserts.

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2HRS 15MINS

Total Time

Ingredients

Servings

12

us / metric

1 1/2 cups

All-Purpose Flour

1 1/2 cups

Cake Flour

1 tsp

Baking Powder

1 tsp

Salt

1 1/4 cups

Unsalted Butter, room temperature

3/4 cup

Cream Cheese, room temperature

2 1/4 cups

Pistachios

3 cups

Granulated Sugar

6

Large Eggs

2 tsp

Vanilla Extract

1 1/4 cups

Powdered Confectioners Sugar

3/4 cup

Heavy Cream

1

Lemon, freshly squeezed

1 tsp juice per 12 servings

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

756

Fat

38.6 g

Protein

9.2 g

Carbs

94.7 g

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Candid Appetite

I’ve been obsessed with food for as long as I can remember. Getting into the kitchen and making something delicious is what excites me every day.

http://www.thecandidappetite.com

Author's Notes

Yields 2 loaves.

Any leftovers can be wrapped well with plastic or stored in an airtight container, at room temperature for a couple of days.

Cooking Instructions

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step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Prepare two loaf pans by lining each with parchment paper, spraying with cooking spray, and dusting them with all-purpose flour. Set aside.

step 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Prepare two loaf pans by lining each with parchment paper, spraying with cooking spray, and dusting them with all-purpose flour. Set aside.

step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the All-Purpose Flour (1 1/2 cups), Cake Flour (1 1/2 cups), Baking Powder (1 tsp), and Salt (1 tsp). Set aside.

step 2 In a medium bowl, combine the All-Purpose Flour (1 1/2 cups), Cake Flour (1 1/2 cups), Baking Powder (1 tsp), and Salt (1 tsp). Set aside.

step 3

Finely grind 1 cup of the Pistachios (1 3/4 cups) in a food processor, and finely chop the other 3/4 cup of pistachios.

step 3 Finely grind 1 cup of the Pistachios (1 3/4 cups) in a food processor, and finely chop the other 3/4 cup of pistachios.

step 4

In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the Unsalted Butter (1 1/4 cups), Cream Cheese (3/4 cup), and ground pistachios. Allow the ingredients to cream together for about 5 minutes on medium-high. Reduce speed to low.

step 4 In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the Unsalted Butter (1 1/4 cups), Cream Cheese (3/4 cup), and ground pistachios. Allow the ingredients to cream together for about 5 minutes on medium-high. Reduce speed to low.

step 5

Slowly stream in the Granulated Sugar (3 cups) and continue to beat on medium-high until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure even mixing.

step 5 Slowly stream in the Granulated Sugar (3 cups) and continue to beat on medium-high until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to ensure even mixing.

step 6

Once the mixture is completely smooth, add the Large Eggs (6), one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the Vanilla Extract (2 tsp) and mix once more.

step 6 Once the mixture is completely smooth, add the Large Eggs (6), one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the Vanilla Extract (2 tsp) and mix once more.

step 7

Reduce speed to low, and carefully add the reserved flour mixture; beat until just combined. Do not overmix the batter at this point. Fold in the chopped pistachios.

step 7 Reduce speed to low, and carefully add the reserved flour mixture; beat until just combined. Do not overmix the batter at this point. Fold in the chopped pistachios.

step 8

Divide the batter among the prepared pans, and smooth out the tops with a rubber spatula. Bake for about 1 hour and 35 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through baking.

step 8 Divide the batter among the prepared pans, and smooth out the tops with a rubber spatula. Bake for about 1 hour and 35 minutes, rotating the pans halfway through baking.

step 9

For the glaze, combine the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 1/4 cups), Heavy Cream (3/4 cup), and juice from Lemon (1) in a bowl. Whisk until completely smooth.

step 9 For the glaze, combine the Powdered Confectioners Sugar (1 1/4 cups), Heavy Cream (3/4 cup), and juice from Lemon (1) in a bowl. Whisk until completely smooth.

step 10

Let the cakes cool on a rack for about 20 minutes. Unmold and discard the parchment paper. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting and topping with additional chopped Pistachios (1/2 cup). Serve right away.

step 10 Let the cakes cool on a rack for about 20 minutes. Unmold and discard the parchment paper. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting and topping with additional chopped Pistachios (1/2 cup). Serve right away.

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