Lemon Pistachio Cake
Delightful Lemon Pistachio Cake with a creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch square metal baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- whisk
- handheld mixer
- Offset spatula
Ingredients
Pistachio Cake Batter
- 1 cup all purpose flour 142g
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon matcha powder optional
- ¾ cup granulated sugar 150g
- ⅓ cup finely ground roasted salted pistachios 40g plus extra for decorating
- ¼ cup olive oil or any neutral liquid oil
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- ½ cup full fat plain yogurt 120ml
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ¼ cup whole milk at room temperature, 60ml
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 5ml
- ¼ teaspoon pure almond extract
Cream Cheese Frosting
- ½ cup very soft cream cheese 125g
- ⅔ cup 35% heavy whipping cream 160ml
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 40g
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 5ml
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
Instructions
Cake Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch square metal baking pan with parchment paper.
- Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, matcha powder (if using) and salt into a large bowl. Add sugar and ground pistachios and whisk until evenly blended.
- Combine oil, egg, yogurt, lemon zest, milk, vanilla and almond extract (if using) in a medium bowl and whisk until completely smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with dry ingredients and gently fold it all together, being careful not to over mix.
- Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 20-25 minutes until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool for 20 minutes in the pan and then transfer cake to a cooling rack.
Frosting Preparation
- Whip soft cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Add 2 tablespoons of cream and mix until smooth, then gradually add remaining cream and mix until it forms soft peaks.
- Gradually mix in sugar until whipped and thickened to spreadable consistency, then mix in lemon juice and vanilla extract. Spread frosting over cooled cake and top with crushed pistachios before serving.
Notes
Optional almond extract enhances the flavor, but it can be omitted.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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