Description
An elegant, moist Mediterranean-inspired cake featuring ground pistachios, extra virgin olive oil, and a fragrant rose water glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups shelled raw pistachios
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 0.75 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1-2 tsp rose water
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely ground.
- Whisk ground nuts with flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat eggs and sugar until pale and thick, then stream in olive oil, yogurt, and rose water.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet until just combined.
- Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes.
- Cool completely and top with a glaze of powdered sugar, milk, and rose water.
Notes
High in healthy monounsaturated fats, stays moist for days, and offers a unique floral flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 385 kcal per slice