Lemon Pistachio Cake
Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Lemon Pistachio Cake, a perfect dessert for springtime celebrations and special occasions. This cake beautifully marries the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the rich, nutty taste of pistachios, creating a moist and soft texture that is sure to impress your guests. Topped with a creamy lemon pistachio cream cheese frosting, this dessert not only tastes fantastic but also looks stunning on any table. Whether it’s a birthday party, brunch gathering, or simply an afternoon treat, this cake will become a go-to favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pistachios (deshelled)
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup pistachio milk
- 8 oz cream cheese (cold)
- Lemon zest from about 4 large lemons
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and then vanilla extract.
- Mix buttermilk and lemon zest in another bowl and gradually add to the creamed mixture.
- Slowly incorporate the dry mix until just combined; fold in ground pistachios.
- Pour into a greased cake pan and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool before frosting with lemon pistachio cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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