Pistachio Almond Cake with Lemon Buttercream

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Pistachio Almond Cake with Lemon Buttercream

Course Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups self-rising flour
  • cup ground almonds
  • cup ground pistachios
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 ½ cups dairy-free milk
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • ½ cup dairy-free yogurt
  • ½ cup light olive oil

Lemon Frosting

  • 1 cup dairy-free butter softened
  • 3 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon extract
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 340°F.
  • Line three 6-inch round cake pans.
  • Mix the milk and vinegar together and let it sit to thicken.
  • Add the rest of the wet ingredients to the milk mixture.
  • Sift in the dry ingredients and mix until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool completely before leveling the tops.
  • Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high until creamy and light. Gradually add the powdered sugar, scraping down the sides as you go. Mix in the lemon juice and extract.
  • Once the cakes are cool, layer them with the lemon frosting and enjoy!

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