Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup whole milk
½ cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup finely ground pistachios
½ cup chopped pistachios (for texture and crunch)
A few drops green food coloring (optional, for that lovely green hue)
For the Frosting (Optional):
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
2 tablespoons ground pistachios (for folding in or sprinkling on top)
Instructions
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