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Orange Pistachio Cake

Orange Pistachio Cake

Indulge in this bright and nutty Orange Pistachio Cake, a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Italian
Servings 12 serves
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Stand Mixer
  • bundt cake pan
  • Wire Rack

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 100 g pistachios pulsed in a food processor until coarse
  • 3 pcs eggs
  • 180 grams sugar granulated or caster (superfine)
  • 180 ml olive oil
  • 80 ml orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 150 grams all-purpose flour (plain)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the Icing

  • 240 grams powdered sugar (icing sugar)
  • 2 tablespoon hot water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon oil neutral - vegetable, sunflower

Instructions
 

For the cake

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a 10” (25cm) bundt cake pan and set aside.
  • Add the pistachios to a food processor and process until they resemble fine breadcrumbs and set aside.
  • Place the sugar and eggs in a large bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment and mix on medium-high until pale and thick (approximately 3-5 minutes).
  • Add the olive oil, orange zest, orange juice and vanilla and mix on low again for 30 seconds.
  • Add the chopped pistachios, baking powder and all-purpose flour. Using a spatula, carefully fold the ingredients until they are just mixed.
  • Pour batter into your prepared bundt pan and bake for 40 minutes or until a skewer or toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and placing on a wire rack to cool completely.

For the icing

  • Combine the powdered sugar, water, oil and vanilla in a small bowl and whisk until the mixture is thick and glossy.
  • Pour the icing over the orange pistachio cake and cover completely.
  • Top with extra ground pistachios for a delicious decorative effect.

Notes

You can use a handheld electric mixer instead of a stand mixer. Ensure eggs are at room temperature, and use fresh oranges. Toast pistachios for extra flavor and be mindful not to over-mix ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serveCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3g
Keyword baking, cake, Dessert, orange, Orange Pistachio Cake, pistachio
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