LEMON-FROSTED PISTACHIO CAKE
This fantastically moist pistachio cake, adorned with the simplest icing of confectioners' sugar and lemon juice, is adapted from Nigel Slater, the prolific British cookbook author. It is elegant and slightly exotic, rich with ground pistachios and almonds, orange zest and rose water. And it's delightfully simple to throw together: once you've ground the nuts, you'll have it in the oven minutes.
Provided by Julie Powell
Categories dessert
Time 1h45m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of an 8-inch nonstick cake pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixer fitted with a paddle, cream together the butter and superfine sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, then add the ground pistachios and almonds. Add the orange juice, orange zest and rosewater, and mix well. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour; do not overmix.
- Scoop the mixture into the cake pan, and bake until the top is firm and a light golden brown, about 40 minutes. Lightly cover the top of the cake with foil and continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out dry, about 10 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for several minutes, then remove and cool on a rack.
- When the cake is cool, make the icing: mix the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl, and pour over the cake. If desired, decorate with crystallized rose petals and pistachios. Allow the icing to set for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 415, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 23 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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shanny mom of 4
[email protected]I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes!
Larryroston Rostonlarry
[email protected]This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tart. I highly recommend it!
sujon Shafi
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pistachio, but I loved this cake! The lemon flavor really shines through.
Repon Hossien
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly.
Tsi “RO” Ro
[email protected]Can't wait to try this recipe! I love anything with lemon and pistachio.
Md:Sumon Miah
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good.
oduoye Kabir
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cake turned out dry. What might have gone wrong?
Vendez Winner
[email protected]I made this cake for my friend's birthday and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor and texture.
Joe Shepard
[email protected]I'm allergic to pistachios. Can I substitute another nut, like walnuts or almonds?
Jamie Bergeron
[email protected]I'm hosting a party next week and I'm thinking of making this pistachio cake. Any tips?
Shawna Bishop
[email protected]This pistachio cake is on my to-bake list. It looks so moist and delicious!
Muhammed Rashid
[email protected]Lemon and pistachio sound like a match made in heaven! Can't wait to taste this cake.
Arden G
[email protected]I've never tried a pistachio cake before, but this recipe has me intrigued.
maya telecom
[email protected]This cake looks absolutely divine! The perfect dessert for a special occasion.
Rajib Tamang
[email protected]Pistachio and lemon, what a great idea! I can't wait to try this recipe.
Pandu divid
[email protected]I love the vibrant green color of this cake! It's so festive and perfect for spring.
Bijay Soni
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out beautifully. The frosting was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was a delicious dessert.
AlAmin Shekh
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of pistachio, but this cake changed my mind! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was moist and fluffy. Great recipe!
md asadullah
[email protected]Wow, this cake was a real winner! The combination of lemon and pistachio was inspired, and the frosting was smooth and creamy. Definitely a keeper!
Carmen Rahman
[email protected]This pistachio cake was an absolute delight! The lemon frosting added a refreshing tang that perfectly complemented the nutty flavor of the pistachios. It was a hit at my party!