Description
A delightful and gooey cake that features the rich flavor of pistachios blended with creamy butter and cream cheese, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until creamy and smooth.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, mixing until incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and flour until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios gently.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, until golden.
- Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For a gluten-free alternative, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free blend. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pistachio cake, gooey butter cake, Southern dessert