Lemon Pistachio Cake
  1. First, preheat your oven to 350F and grease the bottom and sides of your cake pan. Then, add a circle of parchment paper to the bottom of the pan, followed by more oil or spray.

  2. In a large bowl, use your hands to massage the lemon zest into the sugar for several minutes. This releases the oils in the zest and helps impart a stronger lemon flavor.

  3. Then, add the eggs, EVOO, milk, lemon juice and vanilla to the bowl and whisk until smooth and combined.

  4. Add in the remaining cake ingredients and stir with a spatula until the flour is just combined - do not overmix!

  5. Pour cake batter into prepared pan. Then, transfer it to the oven to bake for about 35-40 minutes. Let cool completely (about 2 hours) before adding the frosting.

  6. Once the cake has cooled, add mascarpone and powdered sugar to a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer) and beat until smooth and combined. Then, add in heavy cream and vanilla extract and beat again until stiff peaks form.

  7. Spread mascarpone whipped cream frosting evenly over the top of the cooled cake. Top with extra crushed pistachios and lemon slices. Enjoy!

Course🍰Dessert

Diets🥕Vegetarian🌾Gluten-free...

Category🎂Cake

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🎉Celebration🫖Tea Time

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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