Description
A delightful dessert combining the nutty flavor of pistachios with the sweetness of chocolate, creating a beautiful marbled cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups (315g) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups (350g) granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (120g) pistachio paste (or finely ground pistachios mixed with 1 tbsp oil)
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp (30ml) milk (for the chocolate batter)
- Chopped pistachios (for garnish)
- Powdered sugar or chocolate glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch (23x13cm) loaf pan or a bundt pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Divide the batter into two bowls. In one bowl, stir in the pistachio paste until fully incorporated. In the other bowl, mix the cocoa powder and milk until smooth, then stir into the batter to create the chocolate portion.
- Spoon alternating dollops of pistachio and chocolate batters into the prepared pan. Use a skewer or knife to swirl the batters together gently for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Sprinkle the cooled cake with powdered sugar, drizzle with chocolate glaze, or garnish with chopped pistachios for an elegant finish.
Notes
Ensure your butter is softened to room temperature for easy mixing. Don’t overmix the batter; only mix until just combined for a light and fluffy cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pistachio, Chocolate, Marble Cake, Dessert, Baking