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Mediterranean-inspired pistachio honey cake.

Pistachio Honey Cake

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Discover the Mediterranean inspired pistachio honey cake with Greek yoghurt and berries. Moist, nutty, and simple to make at home.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12-15 portions 1x

Ingredients

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Cake

  • 5 eggs
  • 200 g (1 cup) sugar
  • 200 g (1 ¼ cups) semolina
  • 80 g (¾ cup) almond flour
  • 150 g (1 cup) all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 250 ml (1 cup) Greek yoghurt
  • 1 lemon, the zest
  • 1 orange, the zest
  • 200 ml (¾ cup) olive oil

For the Dish

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 34 tbsp semolina

Nut Syrup

  • 150 g (1 cup) pistachios
  • 150 g (1 cup) hazelnuts
  • 150 ml (½ cup) honey
  • ½ lemon, the juice
  • 1 orange, the juice
  • 50 ml (3 tbsp) white wine (optional)

To Serve

  • Greek yoghurt mixed with honey
  • Blueberries

Instructions

  1. Mix all the cake ingredients together by hand with a whisk until you have a smooth batter.
  2. Grease a 24 × 34 cm (9 × 13 inch) oven-safe dish with 1 tbsp of olive oil, then add semolina and coat the dish so the cake does not stick.
  3. Pour the cake batter into the dish and spread it evenly.
  4. Bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 30–35 minutes, or until set and golden. Test by inserting a cake stick or toothpick into the center. If it comes out clean, the cake is ready.
  5. Let the cake cool completely.
  6. Crush the pistachios and hazelnuts slightly in a mortar, leaving some pieces whole. Toast them lightly in a frying pan.
  7. Add honey to the pan along with lemon juice, orange juice, and white wine if using. Stir and let the syrup thicken slightly.
  8. Poke small holes all over the cooled cake with a knife.
  9. Pour the nut syrup evenly over the cake and let it soak for 1 hour.
  10. Slice the cake and serve with Greek yoghurt mixed with a little honey, topped with blueberries. Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes