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Delicious Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake with a rich, gooey center and nutty topping

Pistachio Gooey Butter Cake

A buttery dessert with a gooey cream cheese layer, studded with pistachios, perfect for festive occasions and loved by all.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Baking, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs Add one egg at a time into the mixture.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
For the filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure it is also at room temperature.
  • 1 cup unsalted pistachios, finely chopped Use shelled pistachios if possible.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Add one egg and mix well before incorporating flour and baking powder. Spread this mixture evenly in the prepared dish.
Filling
  1. In another bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy.
  2. Add two eggs one at a time while mixing well after each addition.
  3. Fold in chopped pistachios.
  4. Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown on top, but gooey in the center.
Serving
  1. Allow to cool slightly before slicing into squares.
  2. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

For neat squares, chill the cake. For a warm and gooey texture, serve immediately.