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Pistachio Rose Milk Cake Recipe

4.6 from 116 reviews

This Pistachio Rose Milk Cake is a delicate and fragrant dessert combining the nutty crunch of pistachios with the floral essence of rose water. Moist and tender, this cake offers a perfect balance of sweetness and unique flavors, baked to perfection in an easy-to-follow recipe.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk (or almond milk)
  • 2 tsp pure rose water
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Sugar and Nuts

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted pistachios, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside for later use.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, cream the melted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
  5. Add Milk and Rose Water: Gradually incorporate the milk and pure rose water into the wet mixture, mixing until combined evenly.
  6. Incorporate Dry Ingredients and Pistachios: Gently fold the previously mixed dry ingredients into the wet batter, then carefully fold in the roughly chopped pistachios, being careful not to overmix.
  7. Pour and Smooth Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula for even baking.
  8. Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  9. Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can substitute almond milk for whole milk to make this cake dairy-free.
  • Ensure eggs are at room temperature for better batter incorporation.
  • For extra aroma, you can sprinkle some chopped pistachios on top before baking.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • This cake pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or coffee.

Keywords: Pistachio Cake, Rose Water Cake, Milk Cake, Floral Dessert, Nutty Cake, Homemade Cake