Pistachio Tres Leches Cake
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
For the Milk Mixture:
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup almond milk or regular milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom optional
For the Topping:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
Make the Cake:
- Finely grind the pistachios in a food processor until they are a coarse powder.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the 1/2 cup of milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
Prepare the Milk Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and almond milk (or regular milk). Stir in the ground cardamom if using.
- Poke holes all over the top of the cake using a fork or a skewer.
- Slowly pour the milk mixture over the cake, making sure it soaks in. You might need to do this in batches, letting the cake absorb the milk before adding more.
- Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Make the Whipped Cream Topping:
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream evenly over the chilled cake.
Garnish and Serve:
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the top.
- Cut into squares and serve.