Pistachio Tea Cake Recipe

A treasured St. Patrick's Day recipe! This delightful pistachio tea cake has been a family favorite for years, passed down from a dear friend. Its delicate pistachio flavor and moist crumb make it the perfect addition to your holiday celebrations or any special occasion. Get ready to impress your guests with this easy-to-follow recipe.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 65 mins
Calories 623.4 kcal
Protein 20g
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Ingredients for Pistachio Tea Cake

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How to Make Pistachio Tea Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  5. Stir in the finely chopped pistachios.
  6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle with the roughly chopped pistachios.
  7. Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

154g

Fat

42g

Carbs

22g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pistachio Tea Cake?

Pistachio Tea Cake takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pistachio Tea Cake?

Pistachio Tea Cake has approximately 623.4 calories per serving, with about 20 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates and 56 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pistachio Tea Cake?

The key ingredients for Pistachio Tea Cake are Yellow Cake Mix, Instant Pistachio Pudding Mix, Eggs, Sour Cream, Vegetable Oil, Green Food Coloring. See the full list with measurements above.

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