Description
A moist and flavorful cake made with pistachios and olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, finely ground
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
- Slowly add olive oil, milk, vanilla, and lemon zest to the egg mixture.
- Fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- Let the cake cool before serving.
Notes
- Use high-quality olive oil for best flavor.
- Grind pistachios finely for a smooth texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg