Name: Pistachio Pound Cake
Total time: 7980 s
Yield: Serves 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour; 1 1/2 cup Cake Flour; 1 teaspoon Baking Powder; 1 teaspoon Salt; 1 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter; 3/4 cup Cream Cheese; 2 1/4 cup Pistachios; 3 cup Granulated Sugar; 6 Large Egg; 2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 1/4 cup Powdered Confectioners Sugar; 3/4 cup Heavy Cream; 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice

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ime 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 incredible in sweet dinners and savory desserts. Wait, I got that wrong. Pistachios are delicious in savory dinners and sweet desserts

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- Serves 12 +

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1 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour

1 1/2 cup Cake Flour

1 teaspoon Baking Powder

1 teaspoon Salt

1 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter

3/4 cup Cream Cheese

2 1/4 cup Pistachios

3 cup Granulated Sugar

6 Large Egg

2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1 1/4 cup Powdered Confectioners Sugar

3/4 cup Heavy Cream

1 teaspoon Lemon Juice

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STEP 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. 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

Bring the Unsalted Butter (1 1/4 cup), Cream Cheese (3/4 cup), and Large Egg (6) to room temperature. Finely grind 1 cup of the Pistachios (1 3/4 cup) in a food processor, and finely chop the other 3/4 cup of pistachios.

STEP 3

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

STEP 4

In the bowl of an electric mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment, beat together the unsalted butter, cream cheese, 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 cup) 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, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add the Vanilla Extract (2 teaspoon) 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 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 cup), Heavy Cream (3/4 cup), and Lemon Juice (1 teaspoon) 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.

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3al8m

Sooooo yummmiii 💕👍🏼

Cory7tn

Pistachios are quite expensive but this looks really good.

warrenO

Oh man I want this now!

Sven Alfredson

I think there is nothing sexier than pistachios so this is going on my to do list.

Isabelle Golden

This is seriously beautiful.

Kirah Manning

This looks unbelievable. I'm in love with pistachios.

Chang Ho Yin

look delicious

Jillian Long

My friend brought over a ton from Dubai and I made this. I would say this is definitely indulgent and addictive

Audrey Gray

Had all the ingredients in my kitchen so I decided to give it a try...amazing results! Will definitely be making this again!