Lemon-Frosted Pistachio Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon-Frosted Pistachio Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces butter; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon superfine sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 cup finely ground unsalted pistachios; 1 cup finely ground blanched almonds; Juice and finely grated zest of 1 orange; 1 teaspoon rosewater; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Crystallized rose petals and shelled pistachios, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces butter
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup finely ground unsalted pistachios
1 cup finely ground blanched almonds
Juice and finely grated zest of 1 orange
1 teaspoon rosewater
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Crystallized rose petals and shelled pistachios, for garnish (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Line the bottom of an 8-inch nonstick cake pan with parchment paper.
3
In a mixer fitted with a paddle, cream together the butter and superfine sugar until light and fluffy.
4
Add the eggs one at a time, then add the ground pistachios and almonds.
5
Add the orange juice, orange zest and rosewater, and mix well.
6
Using a rubber spatula, fold in the flour; do not overmix.
7
Scoop the mixture into the cake pan, and bake until the top is firm and a light golden brown, about 40 minutes.
8
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.
9
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for several minutes, then remove and cool on a rack.
10
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.
11
If desired, decorate with crystallized rose petals and pistachios.
12
Allow the icing to set for 30 minutes before serving.

1165

kcal

Calories

Fat

121

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces butter, 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon superfine sugar, 3 large eggs, 1 cup finely ground unsalted pistachios, and more.

Yes, Lemon-Frosted Pistachio Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon-Frosted Pistachio Cake

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