Description
A bright and flavorful Italian-inspired cake that blends the citrusy zing of lemon liqueur and fresh lemon zest with the nutty crunch of pistachios. Lightly sweet and aromatic, it makes a perfect dessert for gatherings or afternoon coffee.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup limon liqueur
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest
- 1 cup finely chopped pistachios
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Lemon slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a cake pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and limon liqueur until combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
- Fold in the finely chopped pistachios.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with lemon slices before serving if desired.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add an additional teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
- If limon liqueur is unavailable, lemon juice with a small amount of sugar can be used as a substitute.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- This cake pairs well with coffee, tea, or a light whipped cream topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
