Description
Jar Cake – Pistachio Milk Cake is a luxurious layered dessert made with pistachio sponge, a three-milk soak, and pistachio cream, all served in individual jars. Perfect for make-ahead desserts, special occasions, or gifting.
Ingredients
- 120 g all-purpose flour
- 80 g finely ground pistachios
- 150 g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 100 ml vegetable oil
- 120 ml milk
- 8 g baking powder
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 1 g salt
- 200 ml whole milk
- 120 g sweetened condensed milk
- 120 ml evaporated milk
- 300 ml whipping cream
- 150 g cream cheese
- 80 g powdered sugar
- 60 g pistachio paste
- 5 ml vanilla extract
- 40 g chopped pistachios
- 30 g cake crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and line a rectangular baking pan.
- Whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add oil, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- In another bowl, combine flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt. Fold dry into wet until just combined.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely, then cut into rounds or cubes for jars.
- Mix whole milk, condensed milk, and evaporated milk to make the milk soak.
- Whip cream to soft peaks. In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, pistachio paste, and vanilla. Fold whipped cream into pistachio mixture.
- To assemble: place cake at bottom of jars, spoon over milk soak, then add pistachio cream. Repeat layers.
- Top with chopped pistachios and cake crumbs. Seal jars and chill before serving.
Notes
- Use vanilla sponge for a milder flavor variation.
- Add rose or cardamom to milk soak for a Middle Eastern twist.
- Include a thin layer of white chocolate spread for added richness.
- Best served chilled; no reheating needed.
- Freezer-friendly—perfect for prepping ahead.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 jar (125 g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
