Description
This Pistachio Orange Cake is a delightful treat, blending the earthy taste of pistachios with the zest of orange.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup pistachios (finely processed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ cup cream cheese (softened)
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 2 Tbsp pistachio butter (see notes)
- 7 oz white chocolate
- 1 Tbsp pistachio butter
- chopped pistachios (for garnish)
- additional orange zest (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl combine the processed pistachios, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg, sugar, and orange zest until frothy. Then add the milk, cream cheese, and pistachio butter. Mix again with a hand mixer until the ingredients are fully combined. In the same bowl, add the dry ingredients (processed pistachios, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt). Mix well until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated into the batter. Do not overmix.
- Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
- Melt the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler. Stir in the pistachio butter until fully combined and smooth. If using a microwave, place the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl and heat in 30 second intervals at 50% power, stirring well between each interval, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Pour the white chocolate-pistachio mixture over the cooled cake, spreading it evenly. Garnish with chopped pistachios and additional orange zest for a vibrant and flavorful finish.
Notes
- For pistachio butter, you can blend roasted pistachios until smooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg