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Pistachio Orange Cake with Pistachio Cream Cheese Frosting

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Welcome back to my favorite series- Best thing I made all month !! Here we have a deliciously easy pistachio ricotta citrus cake situation! I believe we call these snacking cakes! This is a super easy pistachio cake recipe that comes together in just 45 minutes. #pistachiocake #pistachiodessert #ricotta

♬ original sound - 80s throwback hits

Equipment

  • 8 inch cake pan

Ingredients

  • 1 Zest of 1 orange
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter, softened 11 tablespoons, 150 grams
  • 1 cup granulated sugar + 1 tablespoon 175 grams
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 157 grams
  • 2/3 cup unsalted pistachios about 80 grams
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 124 grams

Frosting

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 4 tablespoons
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1/4 cup Pistachio Paste I used the brand "Turkish"
  • 2/3 cup Cream Cheese room temperature

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan.
  • Grind the pistachios in a food processor until mostly finely chopped- do not completely turn them into a powder- we want texture! Set aside 1 tablespoon of the ground pistachios so you can sprinkle them on top of the cake!
  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar and orange zest. Use your fingertips to rub the zest into the sugar until fragrant and the sugar looks like wet sand
  • Add the softened butter and vanilla to the sugar mixture and beat with a stand mixer or electric whisk for 3-4 minutes until pale and fluffy. Add the eggs and mix again.
  • Add the flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt. Mix again until smooth! Add the ricotta and mix again. Scoop batter into pan and smooth out the top with the offset spatula
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes, until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean
  • Let the cake cool completely while you make the frosting!
  • Beat the softened butter and powdered sugar until smooth, pale, and fluffy! Add in the cream cheese and the pistachio paste or butter and beat until frosting is smooth
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and sprinkle with the reserved ground pistachios before serving.