Description
Pistachio Milk Cake is a luscious dessert that masterfully combines the nutty essence of pistachios with the aromatic warmth of cardamom. This Indian-inspired cake is not only visually stunning, adorned with delicate rose petals and vibrant green hues, but it also boasts a moist texture that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any gathering—be it a festive celebration or a cozy family dinner—this easy-to-make cake utilizes a boxed cake mix for convenience. With its rich flavor profile and creamy milk infusion, this Pistachio Milk Cake is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.
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 (more if needed)
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
- remaining pistachios (for garnish)
- 3 tbsp dried rose petals
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the cake mix, melted butter, eggs, whole milk, cardamom, food color, and pistachio extract until smooth. Gently fold in blended pistachios.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- Whisk together evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, extracts, blended pistachios, and food color in another bowl.
- Poke holes in the cooled cake and pour the milk mixture over it to soak.
- Whip heavy cream with vanilla extract and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form; spread over the soaked cake.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg