Description
Indulge in this delightful Pistachio Cake, a nutty dessert that combines the rich flavor of pistachios with a refreshing lemon zest and a stunning pink glaze. Perfect for celebrations or cozy family gatherings, this cake boasts a unique blend of textures and tastes that will leave your guests impressed. Whether you enjoy it with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a scoop of ice cream, this moist cake is sure to satisfy your cravings. Plus, it’s easy to make, making it an ideal choice for both beginner and seasoned bakers alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup fine granulated sugar
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup finely ground pistachios or pistachio flour
- 1 cup organic powdered sugar (sifted)
- Pomegranate arils or thawed raspberries for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and line a loaf or square pan with parchment paper.
- Cream together the sugar, butter, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time while mixing until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the ground pistachios, flour, and baking powder until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 20-35 minutes (depending on pan size) until a tester comes out clean.
- Allow cooling before glazing with pomegranate juice mixed with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg