The soft pistachio plumcake in the air fryer is a dessert with an unmistakable aroma and irresistibly soft texture, perfect for making breakfast or snacks special. It’s really simple to prepare: you only need a few ingredients and an air fryer to achieve a perfect result, golden and crispy on the outside, soft and moist on the inside.
The real magic of this plumcake lies in the pistachio flour, which gives the cake a delicate yet decisive taste, able to win everyone over from the first bite.
Thanks to the air fryer cooking, there’s no need to turn on the oven: the cake cooks evenly, maintaining its softness and reducing the time compared to traditional baking. This makes it an ideal recipe not only for those who love experimenting with new cooking methods but also for those looking for practical and quick solutions without sacrificing taste.
The pistachio plumcake is versatile and lends itself to many variations: you can enrich it with a dusting of powdered sugar, decorate it with pistachio granules, or add dark chocolate chips to make it even more delicious. Whatever your choice, the result will always be a genuine, soft, and irresistible cake, which will be loved by both adults and children.
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 6/8 people
- Cooking methods: Air frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
Ingredients for the Soft Pistachio Plumcake in Air Fryer:
- 3/4 cup pistachio flour (or finely chopped pistachios)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (or erythritol for a light version)
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 medium eggs (at room temperature)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or 1/2 cup of melted butter)
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or plant-based beverage)
- 1 packet baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- to taste pistachio granules (optional)
- to taste powdered sugar (optional)
- to taste vegetable oil
- to taste all-purpose flour
Tools for the Soft Pistachio Plumcake in Air Fryer:
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Electric whisk
- 1 Plumcake mold 8.5×4 inches
- 1 Air fryer Cecotec
Steps for Preparing and Cooking the Soft Pistachio Plumcake:
In a bowl, break the eggs and beat them with granulated sugar until you get a fluffy and frothy mixture.
Gradually add the vegetable oil and milk, then incorporate the all-purpose flour, pistachio flour, sifted baking powder, and vanilla essence, working the mixture with electric whisks until you obtain a homogeneous batter.
Grease and flour the plumcake mold, then pour the batter into the mold and sprinkle some pistachio granules on top if you like.
Preheat the air fryer to 320°F for 3 minutes.
Cook the plumcake at 320°F for 35 minutes, always do the toothpick test.
Let it cool in the mold for 10 minutes after cooking before unmolding.
Oven Baking:
Bake the plumcake at 338°F in a preheated static oven for 35–40 minutes, always do the toothpick test.
Tips:
With the indicated doses you can make not only a classic plumcake, but also a round cake or muffins. Here are the equivalences:
Plumcake mold 8.5 × 4 inches → bake at 320°F for about 35 minutes.
Round pan 22 cm in diameter → bake at 320°F for about 35–38 minutes.
Round pan 20 cm in diameter → the cake will be taller, so add 5 more minutes of baking.
Round pan 24 cm in diameter → the cake will be lower, so reduce the time by 3–4 minutes.
Standard muffin molds (2.75 inches in diameter) → about 12 pieces, bake at 320°F for 18–20 minutes.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I replace pistachio flour?
Yes, if you can’t find pistachio flour, you can obtain it by grinding shelled and unsalted pistachios, or replace it with almond flour for a different taste.
Is it possible to reduce calories?
You can replace sugar with erythritol or other natural sweeteners, without compromising the soft consistency of the plumcake.
How do you store the pistachio plumcake?
Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or freeze it in slices ready to be thawed when needed.
Can chocolate chips or other ingredients be added?
Yes, you can enrich the batter with dark chocolate chips (70%), pistachio granules, or a light glaze, to make the cake even more scenic and delicious.
