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Fluffy & Moist Vegan Pistachio Cake

Fluffy & Moist Vegan Pistachio Cake That’ll Wow Everyone

Fluffy & Moist Vegan Pistachio Cake is a delightful dessert that impresses with its tender crumb and luxurious frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup pistachio flour made by grinding unshelled pistachios
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour no substitutes needed
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder check for freshness
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup plant-based cream cheese homemade options work as well
  • 1/4 cup pistachio butter can be store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • cake pan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Blend unshelled pistachios in a food processor until they reach a fine flour consistency.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pistachio flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and granulated sugar until evenly combined.
  4. Add plant milk and vegetable oil to the dry mix, stirring gently until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 35-45 minutes.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. In a bowl, mix plant-based cream cheese and pistachio butter until smooth to prepare the frosting.
  8. Spread the pistachio cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake, and decorate with crushed pistachios if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best results. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting.

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