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gluten free pistachio cake​

Gluten Free Pistachio Cake – Easy to Bake


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf or 8 slices 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

A rich, moist gluten free pistachio cake made with real pistachios, almond flour, and a hint of lemon zest. Naturally sweet and easy to bake.


Ingredients

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¾ cup ground pistachios

¾ cup almond flour

½ cup oat flour (gluten free)

2 large eggs or flax eggs

⅓ cup maple syrup

½ cup plain or dairy-free yogurt

Zest of 1 lemon

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking powder

Pinch of salt


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 340°F. Grease and line a loaf or cake pan.

2. Blend pistachios into fine flour, if not already ground.

3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, yogurt, syrup, vanilla, and lemon zest.

4. Fold in almond flour, oat flour, pistachios, baking powder, and salt.

5. Let the batter rest for 10 minutes. Pour into pan.

6. Bake 35–40 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool, glaze (optional), and top with chopped pistachios before serving.

Notes

Use roasted pistachios for deeper flavor.

Add 1 tbsp rose water to batter for floral twist.

Top with lemon glaze or Greek yogurt frosting.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg