Pistachio and Almond Cake with Orange Salad

Pistachio and Almond Cake with Orange Salad recipe pinit

Pistachios are known as the ‘happy nut’ in China and the ‘smiling nut’ in Iran due to their split shells resembling a smiling face.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 13.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 Calories: 2800
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a food processor, grind the pistachios and almonds until finely chopped. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and orange zest. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Pour the batter into a greased and lined cake tin. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the tin for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. In a small saucepan, heat the orange juice over medium heat until it reduces slightly. Remove from heat and let it cool. Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the orange juice over the top. Dust with powdered sugar and garnish with orange segments. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 38g13%
Sugars 20g
Protein 6g12%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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