Description
Pistachio Buttercream Mess Cake is a show-stopping dessert that combines fluffy cake layers with rich pistachio buttercream frosting. This delightful treat features a perfect balance of sweetness and nutty flavor, enhanced by the crunchy texture of chopped pistachios. With its vibrant green hue, this cake is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or as an everyday indulgence that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup chopped unsalted pistachios
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup pistachio paste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually stir in milk.
- Combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture on low speed until just mixed. Gently fold in chopped pistachios.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting.
- For buttercream, beat together powdered sugar and butter until smooth; mix in pistachio paste.
- Stack cooled cake layers with buttercream between them and frost the top generously.
Notes
- This cake is perfect for special occasions.
- Chopped pistachios can be added on top for decoration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pistachio Buttercream Mess Cake, cake, dessert, pistachio, buttercream