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Pistachio Coffee Cake

Pistachio Coffee Cake

Delight in this Pistachio Coffee Cake, an easy indulgence for any home baker, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 slices
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch round or square cake pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Measuring Cups & Spoons
  • Pastry cutter
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Cooling Rack
  • Toothpick or cake tester

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup unsalted pistachios shelled and finely chopped

For the Streusel Topping

  • 0.75 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup unsalted pistachios finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter cold and cubed

Instructions
 

Prepare the Cake Batter

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round or square cake pan and line with parchment paper.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Gently fold in the chopped pistachios.

Prepare the Streusel Topping

  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, chopped pistachios, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to mix until crumbly.

Assemble and Bake

  • Pour half of the cake batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle half of the streusel mixture over the batter. Add the remaining cake batter and top with the remaining streusel.
  • Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Serve alongside coffee or tea for breakfast or as a simple dessert. Optional toppings include whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcal
Keyword baking, brunch, Cake, Dessert, easy recipe, Pistachio Coffee Cake
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