Ingredients
Method
- Pulse the pistachios in a food processor until finely ground. In a large bowl, whisk together the ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then mix in the vanilla, almond extract, and sour cream.
- With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until no streaks of flour remain.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 10- or 12-cup bundt pan. Pour the batter into the pan, smooth the top, and tap the pan on the counter. Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 50 to 60 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- To make the glaze, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, and vanilla, beating until smooth and pourable. Add an extra tablespoon of milk if needed for a drizzling consistency.
- Place the cooled cake on a serving plate. Pour the glaze over the top, letting it drip down the sides. Slice and serve.
Notes
If you don’t have a food processor, finely chop the pistachios with a knife, though the texture won’t be as fine. The cake tastes even better the next day after the flavors have settled. For extra crunch, sprinkle a handful of roughly chopped pistachios over the wet glaze.
