"This pistachio cake is made with real pistachios! It's soft, fluffy, light and tastes unbelievable with silky cream cheese frosting. Make this layer cake for your Easter dessert!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups (260g) unsalted shelled pistachios
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2 and 1/3 cups (250g) sifted cake flour (spoon & leveled)*
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup (1.5 sticks; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
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1 and 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
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5 large egg whites, at room temperature
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1/2 cup (120g) sour cream, at room temperature*
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2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon almond extract
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1 cup (240ml) whole milk, at room temperature*
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cream cheese frosting
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optional: 1 tiny drop green food coloring*
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optional: garnishes such as berries and leftover pistachios