Description
Irresistible Pistachio Olive Oil Cake is a moist, tender cake with a rich nutty flavor from ground pistachios and extra virgin olive oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, olive oil, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 70mg