Description
Brighten your day with this luscious lemon pistachio milk cake, a delightful treat that combines the zesty flavor of lemon with the crunch of pistachios.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by greasing and dusting it with flour.
- In a spacious bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, mixing them well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Fold in the chopped pistachios.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth it out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before moving it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- To prepare the glaze, mix the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Cut into slices and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra creamy texture, consider replacing half of the milk with sour cream.
- Incorporate a handful of dried cranberries or cherries for an added burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Lemon Pistachio Milk Cake, Brighten Your Day With Luscious Lemon Pistachio Milk Cake