Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pistachio, Orange & Ricotta Cake with this easy-to-follow recipe. The moist and tender cake boasts a perfect balance of nuttiness from pistachios, freshness from oranges, and richness from creamy ricotta cheese.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups All-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons Baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 Large eggs
- 1 ½ cups Ricotta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Orange zest
- ¼ cup Fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Additional:
- 1 cup Pistachios
- ¼ cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and prepare your baking pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is well incorporated.
- Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Fold in the ricotta cheese, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients and then fold in the finely ground pistachios.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Cool and Dust: Allow the cake to cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- You can garnish the cake with additional chopped pistachios for extra crunch.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 95mg