Ingredients

• 1 cup of unsalted pistachios, finely ground
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup of sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup of milk
• 1 cup of fresh strawberries, chopped
• Powdered sugar (for dusting)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a bowl, combine the ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
3. In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Gently fold in the chopped strawberries.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestions

Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar and serve it with a side of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence. Garnish with fresh strawberries for a beautiful presentation.