Irresistible Pistachio Olive Oil Cake Recipe You’ll Crave
Pistachio Olive Oil Cake is a moist, tender cake with a rich nutty flavor from ground pistachios and a delicate depth from extra virgin olive oil, creating an elegant yet simple dessert that stays soft for days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped pistachios (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk sugar, olive oil, eggs, yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool for 10 minutes, then remove from the pan.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.
Notes
Use mild extra virgin olive oil for best flavor balance.
Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender.
Add lemon zest for a brighter flavor if desired.
Flavors deepen when baked a day ahead.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
