PISTACHIO CAKE (GLUTEN-FREE)

Pistachio Cake (Gluten-Free) image

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.