Lemon and pistachio cake

• For 8 people
• Preparation time (dont cuisson) : 60 minutes
• Cooking time : 40 minutes
• Difficulty (0 to 5) : 2

Ingredients

• Cake Batter
  • Unsalted butter : 200 grams
  • Granulated sugar : 200 grams
  • Eggs : 4
  • Lemon zest : 2 lemons
  • Lemon juice : 2 lemons
  • All-purpose flour : 200 grams
  • Baking powder : 2 teaspoons
  • Salt : 1/4 teaspoon
  • Pistachios (shelled and chopped) : 100 grams
• Lemon Glaze
  • Powdered sugar : 100 grams
  • Lemon juice : 2 lemons

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Steps

• Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a round cake pan.
• In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
• Fold in the chopped pistachios.
• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
• Transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
• Lemon Glaze
• In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
• Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
• Let the glaze set before serving.

Tips

• For extra lemon flavor, you can add a few drops of lemon extract to the cake batter.
• Make sure to fully cool the cake before adding the glaze to prevent it from melting too quickly.

Information

• This lemon and pistachio cake is perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to dessert after a meal.
• The combination of tangy lemon and crunchy pistachios creates a delightful flavor and texture.