Description
Pistachio Carrot Cake combines the warm, comforting flavors of classic carrot cake with a delightful twist of roasted pistachios. The result is a moist, nutty cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion and is sure to impress with its unique flavor and texture.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated carrots (finely grated)
- 1 cup roasted, unsalted pistachios (chopped)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 8 oz cream cheese (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup butter (for frosting)
- 2–3 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pistachios and Carrots: Grate the carrots finely and chop the pistachios into rough pieces, leaving some chunks for texture.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and eggs. Slowly stream in the olive oil while mixing. Then fold in the grated carrots and chopped pistachios.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to combine.
- Bake the Cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans. Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar until the frosting is thick and creamy. Optionally add a splash of vanilla or lemon juice for extra tang.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the first layer with cream cheese frosting. Top with the second cake layer and cover the entire cake with frosting. Garnish with additional chopped pistachios if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve your delicious Pistachio Carrot Cake. Enjoy it with a cup of tea or coffee!
Notes
- Ensure that the carrots are grated finely for a smooth batter.
- Toast pistachios for added flavor if you have time.
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter and frosting.
- The cake can be made a day in advance for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg