Orange And Pistachio Cake Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
• STEP 2.In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
• STEP 3.Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
• STEP 4.In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the orange juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
• STEP 5.Fold in the chopped pistachios.
• STEP 6.Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
• STEP 7.Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• STEP 8.Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
• STEP 9.Once cooled, dust the cake with powdered sugar and garnish with additional chopped pistachios, if desired.
• STEP 10.Serve and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to zest the oranges before juicing them.
• To easily remove the cake from the pan, line the bottom with parchment paper.
• For added flavor, you can brush the cooled cake with a simple syrup made from orange juice and sugar before dusting with powdered sugar.

Storage and Serving

• Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Serve the cake as is or with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delicious dessert.