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Pistachio Coffee Cake Recipe

Pistachio Coffee Cake Recipe

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Indulge in the rich flavors of this Pistachio Coffee Cake, where a moist and tender cake base is complemented by a crunchy pistachio streusel topping. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful snack with your favorite cup of coffee.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup unsalted pistachios, shelled and finely chopped

For the Streusel Topping:

  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup unsalted pistachios, finely chopped
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Batter:

    1. Preheat Oven – Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan and line with parchment paper.

    2. Mix Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

    3. Cream Butter & Sugar – In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

    4. Add Eggs & Vanilla – Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.

    5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients & Sour Cream – Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

    6. Fold in Pistachios – Gently fold in the chopped pistachios.

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Keywords: Pistachio Coffee Cake, Coffee Cake Recipe, Pistachio Streusel Cake