Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and line two 8-inch pans. <
P id=”instruction-step-2″>2. Process pistachios into fine crumbs. Set aside.
P id=”instruction-step-3″>3. Sift flour, cornstarch, baking soda, powder, and salt.
P id=”instruction-step-4″>4. Cream butter, oil, sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, almond, vinegar, buttermilk.
P id=”instruction-step-5″>5. Fold dry mix and pistachios. Add food coloring if using.
P id=”instruction-step-6″>6. Divide batter. Bake 40-45 min. Cool layers.
P id=”instruction-step-7″>7. Beat butter, sugar, extracts, cream for frosting. Add cream cheese, pistachios.
P id=”instruction-step-8″>8. Frost cooled cake layers and serve.
