Italian Pistachio Cake Recipe

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Italian Pistachio Cake
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Directions:

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180°C (350°F) Gas mark 4.
  2. Grease and line a 9 inch (23 cm) deep, round cake tin.
  3. Beat together the egg yolks and half of the sugar until thick and creamy.
  4. Sift together the flour, baking powder and salt, then mix into the egg yolk mixture.
  5. Gradually beat in the remaining sugar.
  6. Fold in the nuts.
  7. Whisk the egg whites until stiff then fold into the mixture.
  8. Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and bake in the oven for about 45 minutes until well risen, golden and firm to the touch.
  9. Turn out and cool on a wire rack.
  10. Before serving, whisk the cream until stiff.
  11. Spread on top of the cake and decorate with the whole pistachio nuts.
  12. Serves 10-12.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 48.67 Kcal (204 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.18g 5%
Cholesterol 98.21mg 33%
Sodium 61.26mg 3%
Potassium 69.34mg 1%
Total Carbs 1.7g 1%
Sugars 1g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.13g 1%
Protein 3.68g 7%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 24.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 168.14 Kcal (704 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.99g 5%
Cholesterol 339.27mg 33%
Sodium 211.63mg 3%
Potassium 239.55mg 1%
Total Carbs 5.88g 1%
Sugars 3.44g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 1%
Protein 12.71g 7%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Iron 2mg 3%
Calcium 85.9mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.2
    Points
  • 1
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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