Pistachio, Yoghurt and Cardamom Cake

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 2

Pistachio, Yoghurt and Cardamom Cake is perfect for tea time or dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 Hour 10 minutes

Ready In

1 Hour 30 minutes

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

415

Sugar

34g

Fat

22g

This cake recipe is the perfect combination of pistachio, yoghurt, and cardamom. The ingredients come together beautifully to create a cake that's perfect for tea time or dessert. It's simple to make, and absolutely delicious to eat. The flavors are well balanced, creating a lovely cake that's not overly sweet, yet packed with flavor, particularly that of pistachio and cardamom. If you want a cake that you can serve in a variety of situations and that everyone will love, then the Pistachio, Yoghurt, and Cardamom cake is just what you need.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan-bake).
2.	Place the pistachios and cardamom into a food processor and process until finely finely
3.	Transfer to a bowl, add flour and sugar and mix to combine.
4.	Add butter and 3 eggs and whisk it
5.	Add yoghurt,zest and juice of lime and mix well
6.	Pour the cake batter into the lined cake tin and smooth out the top.
7.	Bake the cake for 1 hour 10 minutes or until a skewer is inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
8.	Leave the cake to cool for 5–10 minutes, before taking it out of the tin. Leave the cake to cool completely before slicing.

PROS

This cake is a great combination of pistachio, yoghurt and cardamom that creates a fantastic taste and aroma.

It’s not overly sweet and is perfect for serving tea time or dessert.

CONS

It is high in sugar and fat, and should be eaten in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Cardamom can help improve digestion and help the body eliminate waste through the kidneys and prevent bloating. Pistachios are an excellent source of protein, fiber, and healthy fats that can help fight inflammation and protect against heart disease. Your body will benefit from yogurt’s probiotics, which improve gut health and may also boost the immune system.

	150 g unsalted pistachio nuts
	1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
	150 g unsalted butter ( chilled and chopped )
	185 g self-raising flour
	310 g caster sugar
	3 eggs
	1/2 cup plain yogurt
	1 lime