Description
A delightful dessert that combines bright lemon zest and crunchy pistachios, this cake is perfect for celebrations and everyday enjoyment.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ½ cup chopped pistachios (plus more for topping)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, olive oil, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and tap to release air bubbles.
- Sprinkle half of the chopped pistachios on top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely on a wire rack before glazing.
- Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and drizzle over the cake.
- Top with remaining pistachios.
- Slice and serve with tea or coffee for a delightful treat.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and allow the cake to cool completely before glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg