Pistachio Rosewater Layer Cake – An Indulgent Floral Delight
A fragrant, nutty, and floral delight!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups pistachio nuts, shelled
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup rosewater
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, blend the pistachio nuts until finely ground.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar.
- Add eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture alternately with milk and rosewater.
- Fold in the ground pistachios.
- Pour the batter into prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Once baked, let the cakes cool completely before frosting with powdered sugar mixed with rosewater.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add more ground pistachios to the frosting.
- Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting to avoid melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pistachio, Rosewater, Layer Cake, Floral Delight