Pistachio Carrot Cake Delight (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Cake Base
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260 g all-purpose flour
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2 teaspoons baking soda
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom
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310 ml vegetable oil
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200 g granulated sugar
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220 g brown sugar
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 large eggs
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3 cups finely grated carrot
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140 g pistachios, chopped
→ Pistachio Frosting
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225 g cream cheese, softened
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225 g unsalted butter, room temperature
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30 ml milk
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96 g pistachio pudding mix
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500–625 g powdered sugar
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0.5 teaspoon salt
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2 tablespoons pistachio paste (optional)
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Chopped pistachios for garnish
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a 23x33 cm baking dish thoroughly.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom.
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Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in grated carrot and chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
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Pour batter evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the baking dish before frosting.
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Using an electric mixer, beat together softened cream cheese, butter, and milk until smooth and creamy. Add in pistachio pudding mix, pistachio paste if using, and salt. Mix for 3–4 minutes until fully incorporated.
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Gradually blend in powdered sugar, adjusting the quantity to achieve the desired thick yet spreadable consistency.
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Spread the pistachio frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Sprinkle additional chopped pistachios over the top to garnish.
# Notes:
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Ensure the cake is fully cooled before applying the frosting to prevent melting.
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For deeper pistachio flavor, include the optional pistachio paste in the frosting.