Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of pistachio and lemon with this moist and tangy Pistachio Lemon Loaf. A perfect treat for breakfast or dessert, this glazed loaf cake is bursting with nutty and citrusy goodness.
Ingredients
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For the loaf:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup milk
- zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Mix wet ingredients: Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, mix in yogurt, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, pour batter into pan.
- Bake: Bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Make the glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice, drizzle over cooled loaf, sprinkle with pistachios.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract to the batter.
- Store leftovers tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
