Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Zesty Pistachio Bliss Cake, a perfect harmony of nuttiness and citrus zest. This Mediterranean-inspired dessert is a true bliss for your taste buds.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, finely ground
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- zest of 1 large orange
- zest of 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- extra orange and lemon zest for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: Whisk ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time, then mix in orange zest, lemon zest, vanilla, and almond extracts.
- Combine Batter: Gradually add dry ingredients and wet ingredients to the butter mixture alternately, starting and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar with orange juice for the glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake; top with chopped pistachios and zest.
Notes
- For a richer pistachio flavor, lightly toast the nuts before grinding.
- Enjoy this cake with tea or a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
