Flourless Pistachio Cake
A gluten-free dessert that combines simplicity and elegance with a rich pistachio flavor and moist, dense texture, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 1.5 cups pistachios (ground into a fine meal) Ensure pistachios are finely ground for the best texture.
- 0.5 cups sugar
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp baking powder
- 4 pieces eggs
- 0.5 cups butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups milk
- to taste powdered sugar for dusting Optional, for serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine finely ground pistachio meal, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
Baking
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before gently removing it.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.
Notes
For enhancing flavor, consider adding a hint of citrus zest or substituting part of the butter with olive oil. Reserve a few whole pistachios for garnishing before baking.