Lime and Pistachio Cake

Continuing the lime theme, here’s a light refreshing cake. See Key Lime Tart and Lime Ginger Steamed Pudding . The pistachio adds a bit of texture and nuttiness to this tangy cake. It would be nice served with a little frosting. This recipe is taken from cuisine.com.au

Ingredients

125g butter, softened

180g caster sugar

220g self raising flour, sifted

1tsp vanilla essence

3 eggs

125ml lime juice

zest of 1 lime

100g unsalted pistachio, roasted and finely chopped

Method

1.          Preheat oven to 170°C.

2.          Cream butter and sugar.

3.          Add in vanilla essence and eggs.

4.          Fold in flour, lime juice, zests and lastly the chopped pistachio.

5.          Bake for 30-35 mins in 170°C oven.