Vegan Pistachio Cake

Indulge in the nutty, buttery richness of this Vegan Pistachio Cake—a plant-based dessert that’s as flavorful as it is beautiful. Made with ground pistachios for a vibrant, earthy undertone, and naturally sweetened with applesauce, this cake achieves the perfect balance of moistness and fluffiness without any dairy or eggs. The key ingredient, a homemade vegan “buttermilk,” ensures a tender crumb, while a touch of almond extract elevates the nutty profile. Topped with chopped pistachios for a delightful crunch, this easy-to-make pistachio cake is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or as a show-stopping treat for your next gathering. Whether dusted with powdered sugar or frosted to perfection, this one-bowl recipe is sure to become your go-to vegan dessert.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup ground pistachios
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon almond extract
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup pistachios, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.

Step 2

In a small bowl, combine the almond milk and apple cider vinegar, then set aside for about 5 minutes to curdle and create vegan 'buttermilk'.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 4

In another bowl, mix the sugar, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, almond extract, and applesauce until well combined.

Step 5

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and add the vegan buttermilk. Stir until just combined - do not overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the chopped pistachios gently.

Step 7

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 9

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, decorate the cake with frosting or a dusting of powdered sugar, if desired, before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1141.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3727.8

Total Fat 198.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 67.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2637.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 456.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.5g	0%
Total Sugars 226.2g
Protein 67.2g	0%

Vitamin D 87.8IU	0%
Calcium 664.6mg	0%
Iron 19.7mg	0%
Potassium 2425.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.0%

Protein: 6.9%

Carbs: 47.1%