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Pistachio Layer Cake with Cream Cheese Buttercream

By John Somerall • Pistachio Desserts • Cuisine?
5.00 Prep: 60m Cook: 25m
Ingredients:
  • cooking spray
  • 3 cups unsalted pistachios
  • 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 ¾ cups white sugar
  • 5 large egg whites
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 drop green gel food coloring
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 8 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 drop green food coloring
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025