Easy lemon pistachio cake
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 55 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
355 kcal
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Course
Cake, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Easy lemon pistachio cake
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The kind of cake you can't stop eating, this syrupy lemon pistachio cake is a one-bowl wonder and perfect for afternoon tea.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup (100g) shelled pistachio nuts
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup canola oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
For the syrup
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup water
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/350°F and grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor or high-powered blender, blend the pistachios until fine.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the dry ingredients together.
- In a measuring jug, mix the milk and lemon juice together then whisk in the oil, eggs and vanilla.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and add the lemon zest. Mix well until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Place in the oven and allow to bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
- Combine water, lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes then remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes in the loaf pan then remove and set on a wire rack.
- Brush with the syrup on all sides.
- Allow to cool completely then serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
355kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
41mg
(14%)
Sodium
220mg
(9%)
Potassium
252mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
144IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 355 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 355kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 41mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 220mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 144IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
3 reviews
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