Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Lemon Pistachio Cake, where zesty lemon meets crunchy pistachios in a moist and fluffy dessert. Perfect for birthdays, brunches, or any day you want to impress, this cake is easy to prepare and sure to become a favorite. With its eye-catching colors and delightful taste, every slice is a celebration of joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- Powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time; stir in lemon zest.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into wet ingredients while alternating with lemon juice.
- Fold in chopped pistachios gently.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, drizzle with powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice for glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg