Delicious Lemon Pistachio Cake with Mascarpone Frosting Recipe
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Author:souzanfood
Total Time:50 minutes
Yield:8 servings 1x
Description
Savor this moist lemon pistachio cake topped with creamy mascarpone frosting. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a sweet delight that will impress everyone!
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup of granulated sugar
½ cup of unsalted butter (room temperature)
3 large eggs
¾ cup of buttermilk
Zest of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of baking powder
½ teaspoon of baking soda
¼ teaspoon of salt
¾ cup of chopped pistachios
1 cup of mascarpone cheese
½ cup of powdered sugar
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C), and grease and flour your cake pans.
Mix the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Beat the butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy—about 3-4 minutes.
Add eggs one at a time: Make sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
Incorporate the wet ingredients: Mix the buttermilk, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the butter mixture.
Combine the dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture until just combined.
Fold in the pistachios: Gently fold in the pistachios.
Pour and bake: Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Prepare the frosting: Beat together the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Assemble: Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer, sprinkle with pistachios, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides.
Notes
A delightful Lemon Pistachio Cake that combines zesty lemon and crunchy pistachios, topped with a creamy mascarpone frosting, perfect for any occasion.
