PISTACHIO CAKE (GLUTEN-FREE)

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A nice plain cake to serve with coffee. Gluten and lactose free. From a vegetarian cookbook- The Vegetarian Little Big Book FOr a hint on shelling pistachios- see http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1960&dat=20021211&id=NbstAAAAIBAJ&sjid=FooFAAAAIBAJ&pg=5554,2867999

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups pistachios, weighed without shells (225 grams)
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs, separated
2 teaspoons gratted lemon zest
1/3 cup cornstarch (cornflour)
1 teaspoon baking powder, gluten-free if required for diet
1/2 teaspoon baking soda (bi-carb soda)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Preheat your oen to 350°F or 180°C.
  • Well grease a 9 inch/ 23 cm springform round baking pan.
  • Boil a pot of water and then plunge the pistachios in for a quick 30 seconds. remove the pistachios- drain and then rub dry with a clean teatowel/kitchen towel. Peel off the pistachios 'skins'.
  • Place the cleaned pistachios and sugar in a food processer and chop finely.
  • Transfer the mix to a large bowl and add the egg yolks. lemon zest, baking powder, cornstarch, baking soda (bicarb) and the salt. Stir to combine.
  • In a seperate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold the egg whites into the pistachio mixture.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
  • bake 20-30 mins or until cooked through. you can use a toothpick or fine skewer to check it comes out clean. Place back in the oven for up to another 10 minutes if required.
  • Cool the cake in the tin for 15 minutes. Remove from the tin and then cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218.9, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 63.5, Sodium 179, Carbohydrate 29.3, Fiber 2, Sugar 21.5, Protein 5.7

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