Description
Lemon Pistachio Cake is a vibrant and delicious dessert that beautifully marries the zesty brightness of fresh lemons with the rich, nutty crunch of pistachios. This moist and fluffy cake is perfect for any occasion, offering a refreshing flavor that’s sure to impress your family and friends. Whether served at celebrations or enjoyed as a sweet treat on a quiet afternoon, this delightful cake will lift spirits and tantalize taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- ½ cup chopped unsalted pistachios
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; fold in chopped pistachios.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. A toothpick inserted should come out clean.
- Allow to cool before removing from the pan. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg