Description
A soft, airy chiffon cake soaked in a rich pistachio-infused three-milk mixture, topped with whipped cream and garnished with crushed pistachios and dried roses.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cake:
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅔ cup (133g) sugar
- Zest of ½ an orange
- 51ml (3.5 tbsp) milk
- ¼ cup (25g) roasted, unsalted pistachios (ground and sifted)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 82g all-purpose flour
- ⅛ tsp salt
For the Three-Milk Mixture:
- ½ cup (125ml) evaporated milk
- ½ cup (120ml) sweetened condensed milk
- ¾ cup (177ml) whole milk
- ¼ cup pistachio cream (start with 3 tbsp)
- Few drops green food coloring (optional)
For the Whipped Cream & Toppings:
- 1 cup (236ml) heavy whipping cream
- 2–3 tbsp icing sugar (to taste)
- Chopped pistachios (for garnish)
- Dried rose petals (for garnish)
Instructions
Make the Chiffon Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper (bottom only).
- Separate egg whites and yolks into clean, grease-free bowls.
- Mix 7 tbsp sugar with orange zest and rub together. Add to yolks and whisk until light.
- Stir in milk, flour, pistachios, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites to soft peaks, gradually adding 3.5 tbsp sugar. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the egg whites into the batter in three additions.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes. Cake is done when it springs back to touch.
- Let the cake cool completely before removing from the pan.
Prepare the Milk Mixture:
- Whisk together evaporated milk, condensed milk, whole milk, and pistachio cream until smooth.
- Adjust pistachio cream and condensed milk to taste.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring (optional).
Soak the Cake:
- Poke holes all over the cooled cake with a fork or skewer.
- Pour the milk mixture evenly over the cake.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).
Make the Whipped Cream:
- Chill a mixing bowl and beat heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form.
- Add icing sugar and continue whipping until stiff peaks form.
Frost & Garnish:
- Spread the whipped cream over the soaked cake.
- Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and dried rose petals.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- Let the cake soak overnight for the best texture.
- Adjust sweetness by reducing the amount of condensed milk.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- The cake can be frozen (without whipped cream) for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 350-400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg