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Step 1
Set oven to 350F
Step 2
Mix the first 7 dry ingredients together in a bowl and set aside.
Step 3
Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Step 4
Add in the eggs, one at a time, and blend until smooth.
Step 5
Mix the buttermilk, food coloring (if using) and vanilla paste together in a bowl or measuring cup.
Step 6
Add the dry ingredients alternately with the wet to the butter and sugar. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, beating just until blended with each addition.
Step 7
Turn the batter into a buttered and floured 9x5 loaf pan. I like to line it with parchment paper with overhanging edges to make it easier to remove for glazing and slicing.
Step 8
Bake for about 55 minutes to an hour, until a toothpick comes out without raw batter clinging to it. The top will be risen and lightly golden.
Step 9
Cool for a few minutes in the pan, and then remove to a rack.
Step 10
Whisk the glaze ingredients together and spread it over the cake when it is almost completely cool. Dust with crushed pistachio nuts.