Description
Indulge in this divine Pistachio and Rose Gâteau, a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavor of pistachios with the fragrant essence of rose.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pistachio nuts, shelled
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup rose water
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round cake pan.
- In a food processor, grind the pistachios until finely chopped.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the rose water.
- Fold in the ground pistachios until well incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
- For a more intense rose flavor, increase the amount of rose water.
- Serve with whipped cream or a dollop of yogurt for added richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pistachio, Rose, Gâteau, Dessert, Middle Eastern