Bake a delicious Vegan Pistachio Cake at home 🌱 As a result, you’ll enjoy a moist, healthy, kid-friendly dessert with plant-based goodness.
This Vegan Pistachio Cake is rich, fluffy, and full of nutty flavor. Moreover, it is made without eggs or dairy, making it perfect for plant-based diets. As a result, you get a healthy yet indulgent dessert everyone will love.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour 🌾
- ¾ cup finely ground pistachios 💚
- ¾ cup sugar or coconut sugar 🍬
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt 🧂
- ¾ cup plant-based milk (almond or soy) 🥛
- ⅓ cup vegetable or coconut oil 🥥
- 1 tbsp lemon juice or apple cider vinegar 🍋
- 1 tsp vanilla extract 🌼
- 2 tbsp pistachio paste (optional but recommended)
👩🍳 Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a cake pan well. 🔥
- Meanwhile, add flour, ground pistachios, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to a large bowl. 🥣
- In a separate bowl, whisk together plant milk, oil, lemon juice, vanilla, and pistachio paste.
- Next, slowly pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Then mix gently until just combined.
- After that, transfer the batter to the prepared pan and level the top.
- Now, bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. ⏱️
- Finally, allow the cake to cool completely before slicing and serving. ❄️
✨ Baking Tips for Best Results
- Firstly, always use fresh pistachios, as stale nuts reduce flavor.
- Additionally, almond milk enhances the nutty taste beautifully.
- However, avoid overmixing, because it can make the cake dense.
- For extra appeal, you may add natural green food coloring 🌿.
🔄 Delicious Variations
- 🍋 Lemon Pistachio Cake: Add lemon zest; therefore, the cake tastes fresher.
- 🍫 Chocolate Pistachio Cake: Fold in dairy-free chocolate chips for contrast.
- 🌾 Gluten-Free Option: Use gluten-free flour; however, add 1 tbsp extra milk.
- 🧁 Cupcake Version: Bake for 18–22 minutes instead of longer baking.
💪 Health Benefits
Pistachios are nutrient-dense. For example, they contain healthy fats, fiber, and antioxidants. Moreover, this cake is cholesterol-free and easier to digest. As a result, it is healthier than traditional cakes.
- 💚 Supports heart health
- 🌱 Fully plant-based
- 🧠 Rich in antioxidants
- ⚖️ Lower saturated fat
📊 Nutrition Facts (Per Slice – Approx.)
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Protein: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fats: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 12 g
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version 👶🍰
Kids love mild flavors. Therefore, reduce pistachios slightly. Additionally, use maple syrup or date sugar for natural sweetness 🍁. For fun, bake mini muffins or cake pops and top with vegan white chocolate.
