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Pistachio Coffee Cake

A moist and flavorful coffee cake infused with pistachios and topped with a crunchy streusel, perfect for brunch or a sweet snack.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pistachios plus extra for topping
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chopped pistachios.
Make the Streusel Topping
  1. In a small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pistachios.
  2. Add the cold cubed butter and mix until crumbly.
Bake the Cake
  1. Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the batter.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea.

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