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Lemon and Pistachios Cake

Filed under Desserts by Anna at 10:24 am on Jul 15 2010

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Those lemon trees are from the Getty Museum. I went there with my hubby and was expecting a museum….but as soon as we got into the driveway my jaw fell and never went back. The garden was the most amazing thing I have ever seen, EVAAAAR….All sorts of fruit trees and herbs…OMG!!! I just wanted to live in that garden no need for house, I would sleep under the trees LOL. If you here in LA please, please, please go visit. It’s dreamy. The pomegranate trees were full of flowers It was embarrassing  my husband gashing on the tree. Now….is my lemon cake made from those luscious lemons??? I wish…. but they would probably cut my arms if I tried to pluck one of those lemons. LOL  I don’t think even the bugs are aloud close to those trees. But they sure gave me lots of inspirations.To see more of my visit at The Getty click here .

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Lemon and Pistachios Cake

Ingredients:

  • 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1-cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest

For the lemon syrup:

  • 2 tbs. butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup of roasted pistachios (whole)

Direction:

Preheat an oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a  round cake pan. In a bowl, stir and toss together the flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the flat beater, beat the butter and sugar on medium speed until blended, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Reduce the speed to low and add the flour mixture along with the milk and lemon zest. Beat until blended and smooth, stopping the mixer occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes.

Meanwhile, make the lemon syrup: In a small pan combine the sugar, butter and lemon juice. stirring occasionally until gets a bit syrupy. Add the whole pistachios and set aside. After the cake cooled down a bit poke some wholes in the cake and spread the lemon syrup with pistachios on top of the cake.

45 Responses to “Lemon and Pistachios Cake”

  1. 1 Tiffiny Felixon 15 Jul 2010 at 12:19 pm

    OMG, this is gorgeous! I wish I could see the museum…sounds like my kind of place :)

  2. 2 Alinaon 15 Jul 2010 at 1:21 pm

    Oh wow, congratulations on a new blog Anna! The lemon syrup cake looks and sounds amazing. And what are those lovely little bottles in the background? Are these some kind of a lemonade? Love the sprigs of thyme in them!

  3. 3 A Little Yumminesson 15 Jul 2010 at 2:10 pm

    This is such a unique cake. Seems easy enough that I may be able to manage it. I am getting the urge to bake and this might be it!

  4. 4 Isabelleon 15 Jul 2010 at 5:14 pm

    This cake looks so rich and moist and lemony (which is good, because lemons are my one biggest weakness when it comes to sweets and desserts)… if it were possible, I’d be jumping through my monitor to take a bite right now. :)
    Congrats on the new site! I can’t wait to see what other goodies you’ll be posting. :)

  5. 5 Patricia Scarpinon 15 Jul 2010 at 7:07 pm

    Anna, two of my passions together! I cannot resist this cake – it looks delish!

  6. 6 Annaon 15 Jul 2010 at 7:47 pm

    Thank you Alina, yes it is a thyme/Lychees lemonade, I’ll put the recipe in the site soon. It’s delicious. :-)

  7. 7 Pam @ Sticks Forks Fingerson 15 Jul 2010 at 9:52 pm

    Congrats on the new blog. I think it’s a terrific idea to keep your sweet and savoury voices clear, clean and distinct. I look forward to goodies from both chefwanabe and bakerwanabe.

    Now,,,
    This cake knocks my socks off. I love its rustic simplicity. Cake in general really moves me, and this is perfect. I hope to make it soon.

    Thanks for sharing. Your Getty photos are wonderful, too, and make me want to visit.

  8. 8 Annaon 15 Jul 2010 at 10:16 pm

    Thanks Pan, you should go, the Getty Museum is amazing, (the garden…wow)

  9. 9 Jenn @ defunkt gourmeton 16 Jul 2010 at 6:53 am

    WHOA!!! You are one busy chica! I can’t believe you’re gonna have two sites. Intense. Insane! LOVES!
    And loving the lemon photos… ooooh…. Oh Los Angeles how I miss you so.
    I started baking first and cooking second. I still find baking and sweets so much more satisfying, but i has let me appreciate cooking more :)
    I think this would be great after a nice Sunday dinner. Delish *bisous*.

  10. 10 Kausambion 16 Jul 2010 at 1:58 pm

    Look at those pretty little bottles in the background? I fell in love with them as much as the cake…

    Lovely post and lovely recipe, Anna

    - Kausambi
    http://coloredgrains.wordpress.com

  11. 11 Lorion 16 Jul 2010 at 4:27 pm

    Oh my, this is incredible. I am having some pistachios delivered soon and I am making this for sure. I’m so excited about your new site! What a cute look. Although you are going to have me in the kitchen 24/7 with all these great recipes!

  12. 12 Sommer @ A Spicy Perspectiveon 16 Jul 2010 at 5:49 pm

    A beautiful new site…and a fantastic cake!

  13. 13 Maryon 16 Jul 2010 at 8:01 pm

    What a lovely cake, Anna. I visit often but don’t usually comment. I just wanted you to know I love your recipes. I hope the day treats you well. Blessings…Mary

  14. 14 sarahon 16 Jul 2010 at 8:47 pm

    Beautiful and just a wonderful combo – lemon and pistachio.

  15. 15 Annaon 16 Jul 2010 at 10:56 pm

    Hi Jenn, Welcome to my sugary overly sweet new home. I know I must be dada or something. I hope I can keep up. Kisses :-)

  16. 16 Melissaon 17 Jul 2010 at 12:50 am

    I died looking at these pictures! That cake looks so moist. I can only imagine how good it tastes. Thanks for the recipe! I will definitely be making this in the very near future. Now, to get to the store for some lemons…

  17. 17 Annaon 17 Jul 2010 at 1:06 am

    Oh! Thank you, great… let me know how it turned out. :-)

  18. 18 Stellaon 17 Jul 2010 at 5:14 am

    Hey Anna, I just saw this on F.G. I didn’t know you had another blog…
    This looks too moist and delicious! Yummerz

  19. 19 Chef Dennison 17 Jul 2010 at 4:42 pm

    I love pistachio’s and your lemon cake is beautiful and I can only imagine how delicious it must have been!!
    thanks so much for sharing this great recipe! and your images are outstanding!

  20. 20 Tomato Snobon 17 Jul 2010 at 4:52 pm

    I love the sound of this cake. I actually just bout pistachios with the intent to bake with them. Was considering using them with apricots but you’ve inspired me. Thanks – stunning photos!
    Chow for now.

  21. 21 Lisaon 17 Jul 2010 at 6:00 pm

    Yay Congrats on Top 9!

  22. 22 Linn @ Swedish Home Cookingon 17 Jul 2010 at 7:04 pm

    Ohh, I would not say no to that cake! Sounds delicious.

  23. 23 Roti n Riceon 17 Jul 2010 at 8:16 pm

    Beautiful pictures and cake! The cake looks moist and delicious too!

  24. 24 Vintage Sugarcubeon 18 Jul 2010 at 2:43 am

    OH MY!! This looks amazing. I heart pistachios on anything! Congrats on the Top 9 today. Awesome. :)

  25. 25 Adelinaon 18 Jul 2010 at 6:45 am

    Tasty pic and tasty post. I wish to try it. Love lemon and love pistachios. I am sure it’s heavenly.

  26. 26 bunkycookson 18 Jul 2010 at 8:22 am

    I like the new name/blog. Baking is definitely more fun than cooking sometimes, so good for you! This look looks amazing and I always love anything with lemons…yum!

  27. 27 Ericaon 18 Jul 2010 at 6:26 pm

    Delicious!!!!Love lemon cakes and your addition of pistachos sounds wonderful.

  28. 28 Evan @swEEtson 18 Jul 2010 at 8:05 pm

    This looks fabulous! Two of my favorite things in a cake. I’ll find you on foodbuzz so you can have another friend :)

  29. 29 Tiffanyon 19 Jul 2010 at 10:16 am

    Hey Anna, thanks for the add on foodbuzz!
    Hahahaha, I could only imagine how beautiful the garden was if you wanted to sleep under the trees! :P This is such a cute blog you have here. Your food looks great and your photos look wonderful. You have yourself a new follower :)

  30. 30 Julianaon 20 Jul 2010 at 12:04 am

    Wow, what a nice cake…and the flavors on it it sure sounds amazing…lemon and pistachio…would love to try it :-)

  31. 31 Patty Priceon 20 Jul 2010 at 3:57 am

    I like your new blog design and the cake recipe is fabulous, love the pistachio nuts on top and of course the lemon syrup, WOW! This is going to be a fun site to visit!

  32. 32 Annaon 20 Jul 2010 at 11:16 am

    Thanks Tiffany, I loved you blog too. :-)

  33. 33 Fenkeon 21 Jul 2010 at 2:49 am

    i just visited for the first time, and already the first post i see had me subscribe your blog!
    can’t wait to try this one.

  34. 34 Annaon 21 Jul 2010 at 3:12 am

    Thanks Fenke, I loved your site too. :-D

  35. 35 sweetlifeon 22 Jul 2010 at 2:46 am

    congrats on the new site, lovely cake, super yummy!!

    sweetlife

  36. 36 denise @ quickies on the dinner tableon 22 Jul 2010 at 12:52 pm

    Very nice Anna – very nice indeed! Love the cake – not sure if you know, but I am a pistachio addict so this is MINE LOL

    I can’t believe you’ll be manning two blogs – I sometimes feel I’m already dying with one LOL

    You are very brave and very talented. All the best chica!

  37. 37 Annaon 23 Jul 2010 at 7:30 am

    Thanks Denise, I know….I’ll be dancing around the stove, right? LOL But you know, I’m a combination of obsessed and ADD. I can’t stand still. Hahahahaha! :-D

  38. 38 Cynthia At A Shimmy In My Spiriton 23 Jul 2010 at 9:28 am

    We have a Meyer lemon tree and I am always looking for things to make with lemons. This cake looks absolutely delicious. Might give it a try this weekend. Thanks. I can tell that I am going to love this new blog!

  39. 39 Annaon 23 Jul 2010 at 10:43 pm

    Thanks Cynthia, I’m dreaming of having a lemon tree since I moved to CA. I need to move to a house instead of apartment. But just the thought of packing all my belongs again gives me goose bumps. LOL

  40. 40 Jenn @ Chinese Babaon 25 Jul 2010 at 6:22 pm

    Hi Ana,
    I know that you’re gonna do fine. I have faith in you!
    btw, I’m trying to add this site to my blogroll but it will not. I am not sure what’s wrong with the gadget. But I will keep on trying.
    xoxo

  41. 41 Annaon 27 Jul 2010 at 11:28 am

    Oh Dear!!! I’m kinda of traumatized with my technological situation….afraid to press anything. LOL

  42. 42 Sophieon 27 Jul 2010 at 2:54 pm

    A stunning & lovely fab looking special cake!!

    I also love this blog!

    Good luck with the baking!!

  43. 43 alissaon 01 Aug 2010 at 2:46 pm

    hi this recipe is amazing! i made it yesterday for my family and they loved it!!! thanks so much! i just found your blog and am bookmarking it!

    -alissa

  44. 44 adminon 01 Aug 2010 at 3:40 pm

    Thanks Alissa, I’m glad your family liked it. :-D

  45. 45 The Cilantropiston 03 Aug 2010 at 3:56 am

    Ok I dont know how I missed this on here before! I have been completely obsessed with pistachios lately (I wont even tell you how many containers of pistachio ice cream and gelato I have powered through) so this cake looks like something that would fill my craving and my love of lemons. Beautiful photos again!

    And also, the Getty really is a magical place, I feel transported to some other completely dreamy place… I need to go again soon. :)
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