Lemon pistachio cake

Name: Lemon pistachio cake
Total time: 3600 s
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tbsp. lemon zest; 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. baking powder; 2/3 cups pistachios, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup butter; 2 eggs; 1 tsp. vanilla essence; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 1 cup powdered sugar; 2 tbsp. lemon juice; 1/4 cup pistachios, chopped

Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

Canada

Lemon Pistachio Cake brings together the nutty richness of pistachios and the bright, refreshing taste of lemon in one delicious bake. With a tender crumb and a delicate citrus aroma, this cake is perfect for afternoon tea, family gatherings, or whenever you're craving a homemade treat.
What I love about Lemon Pistachio Cake is how well the two main ingredients complement each other. Finely ground pistachios add a delicate nuttiness and help give the cake a tender crumb, while fresh lemon zest brings a refreshing citrus note that balances the sweetness. Chopped pistachios also add a little texture, making each slice even more enjoyable.
The preparation is straightforward, and you don't need an elaborate decoration to make this cake stand out. A simple lemon glaze, a sprinkle of chopped pistachios is all you need for a beautiful finish.
This cake is perfect for serving with a cup of tea or coffee, but it also makes a lovely dessert for birthdays, brunches, and special occasions. You can bake it ahead of time, allowing the flavours to settle before slicing and serving.
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Sarvat Hanif @sarvathanif

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Ingredients

60minutes

3/4 cupsugar
2 tbsp.lemon zest4
1 1/2 cupall-purpose flour
1/4 tsp.salt
1 tsp.baking powder
2/3 cupspistachios, roughly chopped
1/2 cupbutter
2eggs
1 tsp.vanilla essence
1/4 cuplemon juice
1 cuppowdered sugar
2 tbsp.lemon juice
1/4 cuppistachios, chopped

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Steps

60minutes

1

Preheat oven 350F/175C. Grease and line a loaf pan and set aside.
2

In a large mixing add sugar and lemon zest.
3

Rub/ massage till sugar is coated with lemon oils. Rest 1-2 minutes.
4

In another bowl add flour, salt, baking powder and pistachios. Whisk well to combine and then set aside.
5

In the lemon sugar add butter and beat till fluffy.
6

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7

Add vanilla and mix well.
8

Add lemon juice and mix well.
9

Add the flour in three parts, alternating with milk. Mixing well after each addition. Do not over mix.
10

Pour the batter into the prepared pan, levelling the batter.
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Bake for 45-60 minutes or till the toothpick comes out with some crumbs.
12

Remove and cool completely.
13

Prepare the glaze by combining powdered sugar with 2 tablespoon lemon juice.
14

Pour the glaze over the cake, sprinkle pistachios and allow to set for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.