Pistachio and Cream Cake

Instructions

Prepare the cake

1. Step
   Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
2. Step
   Grease and line a 8-inch round springform or cake pan.
3. Step
   In a large bowl, whisk together mashed bananas, milk, and yogurt until smooth.
4. Step
   In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and ground pistachios.
5. Step
   Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Step
   Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.

Bake

1. Step
   Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until golden and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
2. Step
   Let it cool completely in the pan, then transfer to a serving plate.

Fill with pistachio cream

1. Step
   Once cool, horizontally slice the cake in half using a serrated knife.
2. Step
   Spread 3–4 tbsp pistachio cream over the bottom half.
3. Step
   Carefully place the top half back on.

Make the whipped pistachio topping

1. Step
   Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
2. Step
   Add yogurt and whip again.
3. Step
   Mix in 2–3 tbsp pistachio cream and beat until light and pale green.

Decorate

1. Step
   Spread the whipped topping generously over the top of the cake.
2. Step
   Sprinkle with ground pistachios or chopped roasted pistachios for garnish.