Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Lemon Pistachio Cake, a perfect balance of nuttiness and citrusy zing that will elevate your dessert game. This moist and aromatic cake is a Mediterranean-inspired treat that’s sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional: powdered sugar or lemon glaze for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pistachios: In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until finely ground, but not a paste.
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Combine wet ingredients: Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, yogurt, and milk until smooth.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with lemon glaze before serving if desired.
Notes
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract.
- This cake pairs beautifully with tea or coffee and can be made a day ahead for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
