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Lemon Pistachio Cake

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-08-21 |26 Comments
Lemon Pistachio Cake
Photo of Lemon Pistachio Cake - finished dish

Lemon Pistachio Cake

PREP20 min
COOK35 min

This Lemon Pistachio Cake recipe delivers a moist, zesty treat bursting with citrus and nutty flavor. Perfect for celebrations or a sunny afternoon dessert!

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8SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. 2
    Pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely ground; reserve 2 tablespoons for topping.
  3. 3
    In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground pistachios.
  4. 4
    In a large bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, olive oil, and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, whisking well after each. Stir in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.
  5. 5
    Add dry ingredients to wet, stirring gently just until combined.
  6. 6
    Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 32-36 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. 7
    Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a rack to finish cooling.
  8. 8
    For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and sprinkle with reserved pistachios.

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