PISTACHIO CAKE (GLUTEN-FREE)

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A nice plain cake to serve with coffee. Gluten and lactose free. From a vegetarian cookbook- The Vegetarian Little Big Book FOr a hint on shelling pistachios- see http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1960&dat=20021211&id=NbstAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FooFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5554,2867999

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups pistachios, weighed without shells (225 grams)
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, separated
2 teaspoons gratted lemon zest
1/3 cup cornstarch (cornflour)
1 teaspoon baking powder, gluten-free if required for diet
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (bi-carb soda)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat your oen to 350°F or 180°C.
  • Well grease a 9 inch/ 23 cm springform round baking pan.
  • Boil a pot of water and then plunge the pistachios in for a quick 30 seconds. remove the pistachios- drain and then rub dry with a clean teatowel/kitchen towel. Peel off the pistachios 'skins'.
  • Place the cleaned pistachios and sugar in a food processer and chop finely.
  • Transfer the mix to a large bowl and add the egg yolks. lemon zest, baking powder, cornstarch, baking soda (bicarb) and the salt. Stir to combine.
  • In a seperate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold the egg whites into the pistachio mixture.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
  • bake 20-30 mins or until cooked through. you can use a toothpick or fine skewer to check it comes out clean. Place back in the oven for up to another 10 minutes if required.
  • Cool the cake in the tin for 15 minutes. Remove from the tin and then cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 63.5, Sodium 179, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 21.5, Protein 5.7

MD Shanto Shomrat
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This cake is delicious! I highly recommend it.


Md surjo Roy
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a gluten-free pistachio cake recipe that actually tastes good.


Arslan gull
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This cake is so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Aaliyah Lunt
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This cake is a bit too expensive to make regularly. I'll save it for special occasions.


Tera Baap
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I'm not a big fan of pistachio, but this cake is amazing. The pistachio flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Samsung Saud
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This cake is the perfect balance of moist and fluffy. It's not too dense or too light.


AD ishtiyaq
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Jiselle Knoeller
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This cake is so delicious! I can't believe it's gluten-free.


Damidu Sasanka
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll reduce the amount of sugar next time.


Ashik Das
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I love the green color of this cake! It's so festive.


dream catcher
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The cake turned out great! I made a few substitutions, like using almond milk instead of regular milk, and it still came out perfect.


LM NAVIN Sapkota
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This cake is a bit too dense for my taste. I think next time I'll try using a different gluten-free flour blend.


Angelie Garbo
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been looking for a gluten-free pistachio cake recipe for a long time. This one is perfect!


Ainebyoona David
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The pistachio flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Amrit
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this cake was to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to follow the instructions and make a beautiful and delicious cake. My friends and family loved it!


Arshi Arshi
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This pistachio cake is a delightful treat that is both gluten-free and incredibly flavorful. The pistachio flavor is perfectly balanced, not overpowering but still very present. The cake itself is moist and fluffy, with a tender crumb. I highly recom