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Pistachio Cake with Lemon-Lime Glaze and Candied Orange Slices

2023-02-15 - Written by: Emma Taylor

Pistachio Cake with Lemon-Lime Glaze and Candied Orange Slices

A moist pistachio cake filled with the brightness of lemon-lime and topped with candied orange slices.

Pistachio Cake with Lemon-Lime Glaze and Candied Orange Slices

Servings: 8-10

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (200g) shelled pistachios, finely ground
  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (235ml) whole milk, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest
  • 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour three 6-inch (15cm) round cake pans.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the sugar until it's light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the milk and eggs one at a time.
  4. Add the melted butter and mix until combined. Gradually add the pistachio mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly among the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

Lemon-Lime Glaze:

  • 1 cup (200g) powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lime zest

Mix the glaze ingredients together until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake before serving.

Candied Orange Slices:

  • 4-6 orange slices, depending on size
  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

Combine the sugar and water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 5 minutes or until the syrup has thickened slightly. Add the orange slices and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes on each side, or until caramelized.

Assembly:

  1. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

  2. Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and drizzle with lemon-lime glaze.

  3. Repeat the process two more times, finishing with the top cake layer.

  4. Arrange candied orange slices on top of the cake and serve immediately.


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