Lemon Pistachio Cake
Discover the perfect blend of citrusy and nutty flavors with this exquisite Lemon Pistachio Cake recipe. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, tips, and variations to create a moist, flavorful cake that will impress everyone.
Equipment
- 9x13 inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 3 cups All-Purpose Flour (360g)
- 2 cups Granulated Sugar (400g)
- 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 4 large Eggs room temperature
- 1 cup Vegetable Oil (240ml)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (240ml), room temperature
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
- 1/4 cup Lemon Juice (60ml)
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1 cup Pistachios (120g), shelled and chopped
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 cups Powdered Sugar (240g)
- 3-4 tablespoons Milk to reach desired consistency
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and almond extract.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Fold in Pistachios: Gently fold in the chopped pistachios.
- Pour into Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Add more milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze evenly over the top.
- Garnish: Garnish with additional chopped pistachios, if desired.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients. Don't overmix the batter. Toast pistachios for enhanced flavor. Store in an airtight container.