Pistachio-Orange Cake

Name: Pistachio-Orange Cake
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: Nonstick baking spray, for pan; 1 1/2 c. unsalted shelled pistachios; 2 c. granulated sugar, divided; 2 c. all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled; 1 tbsp. baking powder; 1/2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 c. (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 tbsp. orange blossom extract; 1 c. milk, at room temperature; Confectioners' sugar, for dusting; Candied orange zest, for garnish

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By Kate Merker, Taylor MurrayPublished: Apr 24, 2019

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BRIAN WOODCOCK

Yields:

12 serving(s)

Total Time:

2 hrs 10 mins

For a variation of this delectable dessert: bake, in two batches, in a 5-cup Bundt pan coated with baking spray 35 to 40 minutes. Makes 2 Bundts.

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Ingredients

Nonstick baking spray, for pan
1 1/2 cups unsalted shelled pistachios
2 cups granulated sugar, divided
2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 Tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 Tbsp. orange blossom extract
1 cup milk, at room temperature
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting
Candied orange zest, for garnish

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in the middle position. Coat a 10- to 12-cup Bundt pan with baking spray.
2. Step 2Pulse pistachios and 1/4 cup granulated sugar in a food processor until finely ground, 10 to 12 times. Add flour, baking powder, and salt and pulse to combine, 8 to 10 times.
3. Step 3Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, 2 to 4 minutes. With machine running, add remaining 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, in a slow stream, and beat until light and fluffy, 4 to 6 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating to incorporate after each addition. Beat in orange blossom extract. Reduce mixer speed to low and beat in flour mixture and milk alternately, starting and ending with flour mixture, just until incorporated. Transfer to prepared pan and smooth top.
4. Step 4Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and garnish with candied orange zest.