Pistachio Cake with Frosting

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup pistachio paste or chopped pistachios
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pack (12 oz) cream cheese frosting

Preparation Time:

• Preparation Time: 1 hour
• Cooking Time: 30 minutes

Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, pistachios, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs and melted butter together.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
6. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
8. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
9. Garnish with additional chopped pistachios, if desired.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving, assuming the dish is divided into 8 equal parts)

• Calories: 500
• Fat: 28g
• Carbohydrates: 60g
• Protein: 8g

Dish Characteristics:

• The combination of pistachio and cream cheese frosting creates a unique and rich flavor.
• The texture of the cake is moist and dense, providing a perfect balance to the frosting.
• The dish is visually appealing with the green color of the pistachios and the white frosting.

User Comments:

1. "This is an excellent cake! The pistachio flavor is very unique and goes well with the frosting."
2. "I love how moist the cake is. The combination of pistachios and cream cheese frosting is to die for!"
3. "This dish is a great choice for a special occasion. The presentation is beautiful and the taste is outstanding."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to use unsalted butter and adjust the salt accordingly to avoid over-salting the cake.
• When mixing the wet and dry ingredients, be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to a tough cake.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to ensure the frosting sets properly.