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Lemon Pistachio Pound Cake

May 16, 2014 by thedomesticrebel | 6 Comments

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lemon pistachio pound cake on green plateLemon is one of those dessert flavors I can’t get enough of.

Lemon cake, lemon ice cream, lemon bars… the list goes on.

And tons of flavors pair beautifully with lemon as well.  Coconut, white chocolate, dark chocolate, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, bananas, lime, almond, pistachios…

I really love pairing lemon with another flavor because the two complement each other so well, and because I like mixing it up from time to time.

So when Diamond of California sent me some pre-shelled pistachios, I knew exactly what I wanted to make with them (that is, if I could manage to avoid eating the entire bag!).

diamond of california pistachio nuts packagingDiamond’s Shelled Pistachios are a dream come true for any pistachio lover.  Instead of those pesky shells, dried out fingertips and risk of nail-breakage when trying to get to your beloved pistachio, Diamond made things easier with these bags of pre-shelled pistachios.  AKA, the best invention ever.  (Seriously, my fingers are thanking you).

The result is all the snacking your nutty heart desires without any risks, only delicious rewards.  Can’t beat that!

lemon pistachio pound cake with a fork And when sprinkled liberally on top of this luscious, moist lemon pound cake?  HEAVEN.  If you’ve never tried pistachios and lemon before, please make it a priority to make this cake!  If this cake doesn’t scream summertime, I don’t know what does.

lemon pistachio pound cake on a green polka dot plate

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Lemon Pistachio Pound Cake
Author: Hayley Parker, The Domestic Rebel
Recipe type: Cake
Prep time:  10 mins
Cook time:  50 mins
Total time:  1 hour
Serves: 8-10
 
Summery, bright lemon pound cake gets a fun twist from nutty, sweet pistachios in this decadent pound cake!
Ingredients
  • 1 box yellow cake mix
  • 1 pkg (3.4 oz) instant lemon pudding mix
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • FOR GLAZE:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Shelled pistachios, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Liberally grease two 9x5" loaf pans with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the cake mix, pudding mix, milk, oil, eggs and lemon juice with a handheld electric mixer until combined. Spread the batter evenly among the pans.
  3. Bake for approx. 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs, no batter. Cool for about 20 minutes in the pan before inverting the cakes onto wire racks to cool completely.
  4. Once cooled, place the cakes over a wax paper lined surface for easy clean up. Whip up the lemon juice + powdered sugar in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the loaf cakes, then sprinkle with pistachios. Serve!
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lemon pistachio pound cake bite on a forkThis pound cake couldn’t be more delicious!  The cake itself is super dense, loaded with tons of moisture from the extra eggs, milk and oil.  It has great, bright lemon flavor from the freshly squeezed lemon juice and that sweet/tart glaze.  And the pistachios brighten everything up with their beautiful green color and that nutty crunch.  This cake would be awesome at a summertime brunch, or even with a scoop of sorbet or vanilla ice cream after a BBQ.

Have a delicious weekend!

xo, Hayley

Full disclosure: Diamond of California generously provided me with a package of their Shelled Pistachios to sample.  I created the recipe on my own for Diamond, and all opinions expressed are 100% my own.  I was not otherwise compensated for this post. 

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  1. Sophia @ NY Foodgasm says

    May 16, 2014 at 7:16 am

    OMG yummmmm this looks soooooo good! I love lemon and pistachios, I am ALL over this!

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  2. Jess @ On Sugar Mountain says

    May 17, 2014 at 6:05 pm

    What a gorgeous pound cake, Hayley! I can’t get enough of lemon either, or citrus in general for that matter! And it pairs perfectly with pistachios in this pound cake!!! 😀

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  3. Stephanie @ Eat. Drink. Love. says

    May 17, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    Why is pound cake so damn good?!

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  4. Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking says

    May 19, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    Oh my gaaaahhh does this look good! Love that lemony flavor. I want the whole thing for breakfast!

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  5. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    May 19, 2014 at 1:56 pm

    What a great combination! The drippy glaze looks yummy!

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  6. Amy @ Amy's Healthy Baking says

    May 19, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    My dad eats pistachios almost every night, and he always asks for lemon cake for his birthday… This sounds right up his alley! The colors in your photos really pop — so pretty!

    Reply

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