Jul 14 2026
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Ricotta Pistachio Cake Recipe

Time1h
Serves8

Moist cake filled with ricotta and pistachio.

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Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

Toppings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.

  2. 2

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground pistachios until well combined.

  3. 3

    Mix Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.

Baking

  1. 4

    Combine Mixtures

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix.

  2. 5

    Pour into Pan

    Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

  3. 6

    Bake the Cake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Finishing Touches

  1. 7

    Cool the Cake

    Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

  2. 8

    Add Toppings

    Once cooled, sprinkle the top of the cake with chopped pistachios and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

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