Savor the Delight: Orange, Cardamom, and Pistachio Tea Cake
Savor the Delight: Orange, Cardamom, and Pistachio Tea Cake is a fragrant and flavorful dessert that combines zesty orange, warm cardamom, and crunchy pistachios. Perfect for tea parties or brunches, this cake is easy to make and visually stunning, ensuring it will impress your guests while lifting your spirits. With its moist texture and delightful aroma, each slice offers a taste of comfort and joy.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cardamom
- Zest of 1 orange
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, ground cardamom, and orange zest until no lumps remain.
- In another bowl, mix eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter until smooth.
- Gradually combine wet ingredients with dry ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in chopped pistachios.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 225
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg