Description
Pistachio Milk Cake is a delightful Indian-inspired dessert that brings together the rich flavors of pistachio and cardamom in a moist, creamy treat. This stunning cake not only impresses with its vibrant green color but also offers a unique taste that elevates any occasion—from festive celebrations to casual family gatherings. With its ease of preparation, you can focus on enjoying the baking process rather than stressing over complicated steps. Topped with fresh whipped cream and garnished with crunchy pistachios and delicate rose petals, this cake is sure to be the star of your dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup raw unsalted pistachios
- 1 vanilla box cake mix
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 7 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp cardamom
- 1/2 tsp pistachio extract
- 1-2 drops green food color
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- remaining pistachios
- 3 tbsp dried rose petals
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, blend the box cake mix, melted butter, eggs, whole milk, cardamom, green food color, and pistachio extract until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the milk mixture, whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, blended pistachios, cardamom, and food color until smooth.
- Once cooled, poke holes in the cake and pour the milk mixture over it.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract and powdered sugar until soft peaks form; spread this over the soaked cake.
- Garnish with remaining pistachios and dried rose petals before serving chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg