Pistachio Loaf Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup finely chopped pistachios (use high-quality, unsalted nuts for the best flavor)
• ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs, ideally at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, preferably pure
• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the vanilla extract.
5. Incorporate Yogurt: Add the Greek yogurt to the wet mixture and stir until smooth.
6. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
7. Add Pistachios: Fold in the finely chopped pistachios using a spatula.
8. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
9. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
10. Prepare the Glaze: Mix the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth.
11. Glaze the Cake: Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and garnish with additional chopped pistachios if desired.

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