Lemon Pistachio Cake with Crunchy Nut Topping

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Lemon Pistachio Cake with Crunchy Nut Topping

This delicious Lemon Pistachio Cake with Crunchy Nut Topping is sure to be a hit with everyone. The light and moist cake has a wonderful lemon flavor, and the crunchy nut topping adds a wonderful texture and flavor to the dessert. It’s a perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter, at room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (such as walnuts, pecans, or almonds)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and lemon juice.
  4. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just blended. Gently fold in the pistachios.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the top.
  6. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. Serve the cake with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.