Lemon Pistachio Cake

I have a new favorite recipe, and I’m sure you will love it. This is called the lemon pistachio cake, and it’s by From the lost kitchen on Youtube. I have to admit – I didn’t expect it to turn out this good. The earthy taste combined with the citrusy and zesty flavors is just amazing. Make sure to try it at home.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 cup of butter
• 1 cup of sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of lemon zest
• 2 cups of ground pistachio
• green food coloring (optional)

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Instructions:

Step 1:

Sift 1 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of salt directly into a large bowl.

Step 2:

Add 1 cup of softened butter and 1 cup of sugar in a bowl. Whisk until creamy. Make sure to scrape the sides while mixing.

Step 3:

Separate egg whites from yolks. Add the yolk to the batter and whisk until well combined.

Step 4:

Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, then mix until well incorporated.

Step 5:

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla essence to the mixture and mix again. Set aside.

Step 6:

Get the egg whites and beat until soft peaks. Next, add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, then mix for 1 minute.

Step 7:

Fold the whipped egg white into the cake batter little by little. Fold in one direction. Do not overmix it.

Step 8:

Add 2 cups of ground pistachio and 1 tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter. Now is the perfect time to add a bit of green food coloring. Mix until well combined.

Step 9:

Pour into a cake tin lined with parchment paper.

Step 10:

Place inside the preheated oven at 350F and bake for about 1 hour.

Step 11:

Remove from the oven and let it cool for a while. Garnish, slice then serve. Enjoy!

Lemon Pistachio Cake