Description
A decadent twist on the classic tres leches, this pistachio milk cake is soaked in a rich pistachio-infused dairy-free milk mixture and topped with fluffy whipped coconut cream. Each bite is nutty, moist, and irresistibly creamy—perfect for both special occasions and everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (such as sunflower or canola)
- 1 cup dairy-free milk (such as almond or oat)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
Milk Mixture:
- 1 cup dairy-free milk
- 1 cup coconut milk (full fat)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed coconut milk
- 1/4 cup pistachio paste
Topping:
- 1 cup chilled coconut cream
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a small bowl, mix dairy-free milk with vinegar and set aside for 5 minutes to curdle.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground pistachios.
- Add oil, curdled milk, vanilla, and almond extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 28–32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- While the cake cools slightly, whisk together all milk mixture ingredients until smooth.
- Poke holes all over the warm cake with a skewer or fork. Slowly pour milk mixture over the cake, allowing it to soak in. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Whip coconut cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Spread evenly over chilled cake.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg