Layers of Delight: The Ultimate Recipe for Pistachio Baklava Cake

Pistachio Baklava cake is a delicious and simple cake, famous for using syrup (also known as "sharbat" or "syrup bar"). You can prepare this cake with or without an oven. It is incredibly tasty and an excellent choice for parties and gatherings. This cake has many fans, and for decoration, you can use a bit of pistachio powder or dried rose petals. All the ingredients are listed with their measurements to help you make this amazing cake at home. Today, Saad News will teach you how to make pistachio baklava cake, so stay with us.

Ingredients for Pistachio Baklava Cake:

• ½ cup pistachio powder

• 1 ½ cups flour

• 1 cup slightly less than full sugar

• 1 cup oil

• 1 cup milk

• 5 eggs

• Cardamom (to taste)

• 1 heaping teaspoon baking powder

• Pistachio powder (for decoration)

Ingredients for Syrup:

• 1 ¼ cups water

• 1 cup slightly less than full sugar

• Saffron extract (to taste)

Instructions for Pistachio Baklava Cake:

1. Sifting the Dry Ingredients:

   • First, sift the flour and baking powder three times. Then, add the pistachio powder to the flour mixture. If your pistachio powder isn’t very fine, it’s better to leave it a bit coarse, so you can feel the pistachio pieces in the cake, which makes it tastier. If it’s very fine, sift it with the flour.

2. Preparing the Egg Mixture:

   • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with sugar and cardamom using a hand mixer for 10-12 minutes until the mixture turns white and creamy.

3. Adding Liquids:

   • Add the oil to the egg mixture, mix for another 2 minutes, then add the milk and stir well.

4. Incorporating the Flour:

   • Gradually add the sifted flour mixture into the wet ingredients. Gently fold it into the mixture to avoid deflating the batter.

5. Baking the Cake:

   • Grease your cake pan and pour the batter into it. Sprinkle some crushed pistachio powder on top of the batter. Place the pan in a preheated oven at 170°C (338°F) for about 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden and the cake is cooked through.

6. Cooling the Cake:

   • Once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool down to room temperature. Then, cut the cake into pieces.

7. Preparing the Syrup:

   • For the syrup, mix the water, sugar, and saffron extract in a saucepan. Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to cool down.

8. Serving:

   • Once the cake has cooled to room temperature, pour the cooled syrup over the cake slices. Let the cake absorb the syrup before serving.

This simple yet flavorful pistachio baklava cake is perfect for any occasion, and the syrup adds a sweet, rich touch that pairs beautifully with the pistachios.