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Flourless Lemon Pistachio Cake

Flourless Lemon Pistachio Cake: A Zesty Gluten-Free Treat

This Flourless Lemon Pistachio Cake is a delightful gluten-free dessert that combines zesty lemon flavor with crunchy pistachios.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Gluten-Free
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar can reduce by up to 20%
  • 1/2 cup Butter or Olive/Coconut Oil melted (dairy-free option)
  • 1/3 cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 2 cups Almond Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder gluten-free
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 3/4 cup Pistachios toasted and chopped
For the Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 cup Sugar

Equipment

  • Cake Pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step‑By‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a round cake pan by greasing it and lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and sugar until well-combined and slightly frothy, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in the melted butter, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Sift almond flour, baking powder, and salt into the egg mixture, then gently fold until no lumps remain, forming a thick batter.
  4. Fold in the chopped, toasted pistachios until evenly distributed.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
  6. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until the edges are golden and the center is mostly set but still jiggles slightly.
  7. Prepare the glaze by mixing lemon juice and sugar in a small bowl until the sugar dissolves.
  8. Once the cake is out of the oven, spoon the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to soak in, and sprinkle additional toasted pistachios on top.
  9. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.
  10. Slice and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Toast the pistachios for enhanced flavor and crunch.

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