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!
