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Slices of orange and pistachio cake with honey rosewater glaze on a white plate.

Orange and Pistachio Cake with Honey Rosewater Glaze

An elegant and moist orange and pistachio cake with honey rosewater glaze, featuring a nutty crumb and a fragrant, floral citrus finish.

  • Total Time: PT1H5M
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x

Ingredients

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200g unsalted butter, softened
200g granulated sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
Zest of 2 large oranges
60ml fresh orange juice
100g raw pistachios, finely ground
150g all-purpose flour
1.5 tsp baking powder
0.5 tsp salt
3 tbsp honey (for the glaze)
1 tbsp rosewater (for the glaze)
2 tbsp orange juice (for the glaze)
Dried rose petals and chopped pistachios for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is pale, light, and fluffy.
Step 3: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the orange zest and the 60ml of orange juice.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the ground pistachios, flour, baking powder, and salt.
Step 5: Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix the batter for your orange and pistachio cake with honey rosewater glaze.
Step 6: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Step 7: Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8: While the cake bakes, whisk together the honey, rosewater, and extra orange juice in a small saucepan over low heat until the honey is fully dissolved.
Step 9: Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Poke small holes across the surface with a toothpick.
Step 10: Pour the honey rosewater glaze over the warm cake. Garnish with rose petals and extra pistachios before serving.

Notes

Ensure the pistachios are ground to a fine meal but not so much that they turn into nut butter. Use room temperature eggs for the best emulsion.

  • Prep Time: PT20M
  • Cook Time: PT45M
  • Category: Baked Goods
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 385 kcal
  • Sugar: 32g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 21g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg

Keywords: orange and pistachio cake with honey rosewater glaze, pistachio cake, orange cake, rosewater glaze, honey cake, mediterranean dessert

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