Pistachio Cake with Orange Cream and Lavender Honey

Pistachios are one of the oldest flowering nut trees and have been enjoyed for thousands of years. They are native to the Middle East and have a rich, nutty flavor.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Pistachio Cake with Orange Cream and Lavender Honey

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Bakery, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Pistachios
• 200 gram Flour
• 200 gram Sugar
• 200 gram Butter
• 4 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 cup Orange juice
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Lavender honey

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. In a food processor, grind the pistachios until finely ground.
3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the ground pistachios, flour, and baking powder.
6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the orange juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
11. Cut the cooled cake into slices and serve with a dollop of orange cream and a drizzle of lavender honey.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 25g

Protein 5g10%

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