Description
A rich and indulgent cake with a buttery crust and gooey cream cheese filling, featuring the unique flavor of pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cream together unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until a soft batter forms.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs.
- While the crust bakes, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Optionally add a pinch of salt.
- Once the crust cools slightly, spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes, until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Let cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before slicing. Dust with powdered sugar and extra pistachios before serving.
Notes
Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Keep an eye on the baking time to maintain gooeyness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: pistachio, dessert, cake, gooey butter cake, family recipes