Description
A delightful and moist cake made with lemon and pistachios, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup ground pistachios
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
- In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the lemon juice and zest.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, serve with a drizzle of lemon glaze.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg