Description
A delightful recipe for a rich and moist Chocolate Pistachio Cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Fold in the chopped pistachios and chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve the cake plain or dusted with powdered sugar for a simple presentation.
Notes
- This recipe serves 8.
- For a richer flavor, try adding a chocolate ganache topping made from melting ½ cup of semi-sweet chocolate with ¼ cup of heavy cream.
- To make it gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Chocolate Pistachio Cake, Chocolate Cake, Pistachio Cake, Dessert Recipe