Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of pistachio chocolate sheet cake squares, where moist chocolate cake meets the delightful crunch of roasted pistachios. Perfect for any occasion, these easy-to-make squares are sure to impress family and friends alike with their vibrant color and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Bake them for birthdays, potlucks, or just a cozy afternoon treat!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup roasted unsalted pistachios, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and half of the chopped pistachios.
- In another bowl, mix melted butter with eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in remaining pistachios and pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider using Dutch-processed cocoa powder or adding a sprinkle of sea salt on top before baking. Store leftover squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days.