Heavenly Cake Bakers ~ Sicilian Pistachio Cake with Golden Molasses Buttercream

 

Implausibly green blanched pistachio batons have danced in my head from the moment I first saw the stunning photograph of Rose’s Sicilian Pistachio Cake With Golden Neoclassic Buttercream (via NPR). I only wish I had been able to find the same gorgeous pistachios, but next time (oh yes, there will be a next time for this cake) I will be sure to order premium model-worthy pistachios. Unwilling to do the multi-store gauntlet, I went to the best (and largest) store, and proceeded with what I was able to get, which turned out to be roasted, shelled pistachios. Delicious, but not beauteous.