Pistachio-Topped Lemon-Olive Oil Cake Recipe

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Pistachio-Topped Lemon-Olive Oil Cake
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  1. MAKE THE CAKE:.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  3. Butter a 10-inch round cake pan, line the bottom with parchment paper and butter the paper.
  4. In a food processor, pulse the almonds with 2/3 cup of the pistachios until finely ground.
  5. In a large bowl, using a handheld electric mixer, beat the butter with the sugar at medium speed until it’s the texture of moist sand.
  6. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well between additions.
  7. Add the lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla seeds and beat until smooth.
  8. Gradually beat in the olive oil in a thin stream.
  9. Using a rubber spatula, fold in the ground nuts, flour and salt.
  10. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan.
  11. Bake the cake for about 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  12. Transfer the pan to a rack and let the cake cool for 15 minutes.
  13. Invert the cake onto the rack and peel off the parchment paper.
  14. Invert the cake again onto a serving plate.
  15. Meanwhile, toast the remaining 1/2 cup of pistachios in a pie plate for about 8 minutes, or until fragrant.
  16. MAKE THE SYRUP:.
  17. In a small saucepan, combine the lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar and water and bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
  18. Pour the syrup over the warm cake and scatter the toasted pistachios all over the top.
  19. Let stand for 1 hour, then cut into wedges and serve with creme fraiche.
  20. **The cake can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 419.08 Kcal (1755 kJ)
Calories from fat 270.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.1g 46%
Cholesterol 92.72mg 31%
Sodium 90.81mg 4%
Potassium 283.82mg 6%
Total Carbs 32.33g 11%
Sugars 19.9g 80%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g 13%
Protein 8.86g 18%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.6mg 9%
Calcium 60.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 372.35 Kcal (1559 kJ)
Calories from fat 240.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.74g 46%
Cholesterol 82.38mg 31%
Sodium 80.69mg 4%
Potassium 252.17mg 6%
Total Carbs 28.73g 11%
Sugars 17.68g 80%
Dietary Fiber 2.93g 13%
Protein 7.87g 18%
Vitamin C 9.5mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 1.4mg 9%
Calcium 53.7mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.2
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • good source of fiber

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