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Pistachio-Matcha Cake

This delightful dessert intertwines the rich, nutty flavor of pistachios with the earthy, delicate notes of green matcha, creating a cake that’s as beautiful to behold as it is delicious to eat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder
  • 1 cup finely chopped pistachios
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons matcha powder
  • 2-4 tablespoons heavy cream
To Garnish
  • to taste whole pistachios (optional)
  • to taste edible flowers (optional) they make everything look fancier!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and matcha powder. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the finely chopped pistachios.
Baking
  1. Divide the batter evenly between your prepared pans and smooth the tops.
  2. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely.
Frosting
  1. In a bowl, beat together the softened butter and matcha powder until well mixed.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and a couple of tablespoons of heavy cream until you reach your desired consistency.
Assembly
  1. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost between the layers, on the top, and around the sides of the cake.
  2. Garnish with whole pistachios and edible flowers for an added wow factor.

Notes

If you can’t find matcha powder, feel free to skip it! Add almond extract for extra flavor or drizzle chocolate ganache over the top.