Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and ground pistachios.
• In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition.
• Mix in vanilla extract.
• Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
• Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely before frosting.