Description
Pistachio Brown Butter Cake is a delightful dessert that blends rich, nutty flavors with a moist, fluffy texture. This cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a birthday celebration or just a well-deserved treat at home. The warm aroma of brown butter and toasted pistachios fills your kitchen, creating an inviting atmosphere that makes every bite feel like a special moment. Easy to make and endlessly adaptable, this cake will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted pistachios (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In one bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy. Add the browned butter, milk, and vanilla; mix until smooth.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Gently add the chopped pistachios.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling on a wire rack before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg