Pistachio Cake

Ingredients

Bake Time: 60-70 minutes

• Ingredients:
• 3/4 cup salted butter- soft
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 eggs
• 1 package 3.4 oz pistachio instant pudding
• 1 1/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 Tablespoons cornstarch
• 4 teaspoons baking powder
• 3/4 cup pistachios- roughly chopped

Pistachio Buttercream

• 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
• 3/4 cup cold whole milk
• 1 package 3.4 ounces instant pistachio pudding mix
• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Topping

• 1/2 cup chopped Pistachios or walnuts

Instructions

Buttercream:

1. Prepare the buttercream by adding the butter into the bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a paddle attachment and cream for 2-3 minutes until light and smooth.
2. Add in the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, mixing until just combined.
3. Add in the pistachio pudding and mix until just combined.
4. Add the heavy whipping cream & milk last and mix on low speed. Slowly increase to high speed for 3-4 minutes.
5. Using an offset spatula, smooth the buttercream all over the top of the cake.
6. Top with crushed pistachios and serve.
7. ENJOY!