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Pistachio Rose Honey Cake

A stunning three-layer vibrant pistachio cake with velvety white cream cheese frosting, garnished with crushed pistachios, edible rose petals, and drenched in a glossy pool of rich honey.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern Inspired
Calories: 680
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pistachio Cake
  • 1.5 cups shelled pistachios unsalted
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 4 eggs large, room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Frosting & Garnish
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 cup honey for drenching
  • 2 tbsp dried edible rose petals
  • 0.5 cup chopped pistachios for garnish

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Three 8-inch cake pans
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a food processor, pulse the shelled pistachios until finely ground like coarse flour.
  3. Whisk the ground pistachios together with flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla and oil.
  5. Alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the batter, mixing until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly among pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  7. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then vanilla and a splash of cream until fluffy.
  8. Assemble the cake layers with frosting in between and on the outside. Garnish generously with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals.
  9. Slice to serve, and heavily drench each individual slice with warm honey so it pools on the plate.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to avoid a dense cake crumb.