Simply Scratch · by Laurie McNamara★ 5.0 (1)
Lemon Pistachio Cake
NUTRITION · PER SERVING145M COOK
CAL 18%·PRO 13%
CARBS 39G44% OF CAL
1G FIBER13G OTHER24G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 21G52% OF CAL
12G SAT9G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
A spring dessert cake combining bright lemon and earthy pistachio flavors, frosted with lemon mascarpone. Citrusy and nutty.
dessertamericanbaked good⚙️ food processor🥣 mixer🥧 baking dish🔥 ovenvegetarian
View the full recipe on Simply Scratch →We index the facts; the cooking instructions live with the creator.
Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 12- 3/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios (plus more for garnishing)
- 2 to 3 small lemons (zested (about a generous tablespoon))
- 1⅔ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/3 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup full fat sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract)
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (sifted)
- 6 ounces mascarpone cheese (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 to 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 145M
CAL 18%·PRO 13%
CARBS 39G44% OF CAL
1G FIBER13G OTHER24G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 21G52% OF CAL
12G SAT9G UNSAT
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 45m
- Cook
- 40m
- Sodium
- 225mg
- Total sugar
- 24g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 83mg
- Calcium
- 47mg
- Iron
- 1mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 45M
- SODIUM
- 225MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.