Are you looking for a delicious and unique dessert to serve during Passover? Look no further than pistachio cake! This gluten-free and parve cake is made with almond flour, pistachio butter, sugar, olive oil, and eggs. It's the perfect way to celebrate this special holiday in a flavorful way. And best of all, it's super easy to make. So let's get started on making this scrumptious pistachio cake recipe!
What is kosher for Passover pistachio cake?
With Passover just around the corner, I have been preparing for the holiday by making delicious recipes that are kosher for Passover friendly. I was looking for a unique dessert to serve during this special occasion and decided to try my hand at a pistachio cake.
Passover is a Jewish holiday that commemorates the Exodus of the Israelites from Egypt. It is celebrated for eight days beginning with the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan, which usually falls in March or April.
During this time, Jews commemorate the story found in the Torah by abstaining from eating leavened bread and observing other dietary restrictions. Passover is also a time to reflect on redemption and freedom as well as celebrate family, culture, and tradition.
As part of the celebration, families gather for festive meals where special dishes like creamy sweet potato bake and vegetable kugel are enjoyed.
This gluten-free and parve cake is a perfect way to celebrate Passover without having to worry about compromising on taste. It's also incredibly simple to make, so anyone can enjoy it!
Garnished with some powdered sugar and shelled pistachios, this pistachio cake is an eye-catching treat that is sure to impress your guests.
Happy baking!
Tips for making the best gluten-free Passover pistachio cake
Here are some of the best tips for making a moist and delicious pistachio cake:
Make sure to mix the sugar and eggs really well
This will ensure that your cake has a light, fluffy texture when baked.
Use the best quality pistachio butter you can find
The butter should be smooth and creamy. Look for a high-quality brand with no added sugar or preservatives. This will make all the difference in your cake’s flavor!
Don't overmix the cake batter
When adding almond flour, mix just until combined. Overmixing will lead to a dense and heavy cake.
Mix olive oil into the batter
This will help give the pistachio cake a beautiful texture and additional moisture.
Bake on low heat
Baking at low temperatures prevents burning or drying out of your pistachio cake.
Garnish with chopped nuts, fresh fruit, or melted chocolate
This is a great way to turn your pistachio cake into something even more special!
FAQs
Here are some questions people often ask about how to make this kosher for Passover pistachio cake.
Pistachio butter is a spread made from ground pistachio nuts. It has a sweet, nutty flavor and can be used in many recipes that call for almond or peanut butter.
For this recipe, it’s best to use organic cane sugar or coconut sugar. You can also use agave nectar or honey as a substitute.
Yes, you can make this delicious pistachio cake without eggs by substituting an egg replacer, such as a flaxseed meal mixed with water.
Yes, you can substitute olive oil with any vegetable or nut-based oil like canola or almond oil.
This pistachio cake should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. It can also be frozen for up to three months.
More Passover recipes:
Want to try a few more Passover recipes at home? Check out some of these delicious treats:
- Passover Birthday Chocolate Cake (Parve)
- Gluten-Free Carrot Cake
- Passover Apple Crumble
- Marble Cheesecake Brownies
- Passover Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Charoset Cake
Make this gluten-free pistachio cake today!
This pistachio cake is the perfect addition to your Passover menu. It’s gluten-free, parve, and bursting with delicious pistachio flavor. With these helpful tips, you’ll be able to make the fluffiest pistachio cake.
So, don’t wait any longer; get baking and enjoy this classic Passover treat!
Gluten Free Pistachio Cake (Passover Recipe)
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup olive oil
- 4 teaspoon pistachio butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract / paste
- 2 cups almond flour
- ¼ cup potato starch
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
Garnish
- Powdered sugar
- Shelled pistachios
Instructions
- In a bowl, blend together the eggs and sugar until nicely combined.
- Mix in the oil, followed by pistachio butter, vanilla extract, almond flour, potato starch, and baking powder.
- Pour into a pre-greased 8-inch pan before popping it into an oven preheated to 160°C / 325°F with the fan on for 35 minutes.
- Once ready, take it out of the oven to cool down before garnishing it with powdered sugar & Shelled pistachios
- Enjoy every delicious bite! Happy Passover!
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Rachel
Would love to know where you can get klp pistachio butter?
Renana
In the supermarket or baking supplies stores. There are many types of nut butters like almond butter, cashew butter etc..
Rosette Rutman
IS there a recipe for making your own Pistachio Butter ?
Renana
I used a store bought product but you can place shelled pistachios in a food processor or a high-powered blender. Blend while you scrape the sides down. The consistency will turn moist, and then to a creamy and smooth texture.
Wendy Besmann
Can I substitute almond butter for cashew butter in this recipe?
Wendy Besmann
Sorry, I meant can I substitute almond butter for pistachio butter. My supermarket here doesn’t carry pistachio butter.
Renana
Yes you can, no problem
Denise
Can you please list the ingredients for this cake in metric as I'm in the UK and don't want to get the quantities wrong. Thanks.
Renana
Here are the ingredient measurements converted to metric:
3 eggs
100g sugar
120ml olive oil
60g pistachio butter
5ml vanilla extract/paste
200g almond flour
30g potato starch
10g baking powder