Honey Pistachio Cake

Honey Pistachio Cake is sweet, salty, and elegant. This cake was inspired by the famous Greek dessert, Baklava, which is known for its flaky layers, crushed pistachios, and sweet honey drizzle over the top. Finally, this cake is the perfect dessert to share at any Spring luncheon or gathering with friends and family.

Allergen Friendly

Honey Pistachio Cake is allergy-friendly and made using Sourdough Starter Discard, unsweetened applesauce, coconut sugar, and raw honey.

Sourdough Starter Discard is incorporated into the batter which helps reduce the gluten content. Although this cake batter does not require any time to rise, you can allow the batter to sit and ferment to break down the gluten content within the cake even more.

Furthermore, this recipe substitutes eggs for Unsweetened Applesauce. Unsweetened Applesauce has a similar consistency to eggs which makes it an easy substitution.

In addition, Coconut Sugar in lieu of Brown Sugar. For those who may be unfamiliar with the health benefits of Coconut Sugar, it contains healthy fats that prevent high cholesterol and heart disease. This sugar also has a lower glycemic index to help balance your blood sugar.

Finally, Raw Honey has excellent health benefits, such as being an excellent source of antioxidants, antibacterial and antifungal properties, helping with digestive issues, and more. Therefore, between the health benefits of Sourdough Discard and Raw Honey, your digestive tract should be good to go!

Honey Pistachio Cake Ingredients

• Unsalted Butter
• Coconut Sugar
• Unsweetened Applesauce
• King Arthur Baking Company Cake Flour
• Baking Soda
• Sourdough Starter Discard
• Pink Salt
• Raw Honey
• Mexican Vanilla

The Sweet Honey Glaze Ingredients

• Raw Honey
• Unsalted Butter
• Powdered Sugar
• Coconut Sugar
• Pistachios
• Cinnamon

Crafting the Glaze

1. First, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey, butter, and brown or coconut sugar.
2. Next, heat the ingredients for about 45-60 seconds; stir to combine.
3. Then, in a small bowl, combine the Pistachios and Cinnamon.
4. Next, cover the Honey Pistachio Cake with the Honey Sauce and sprinkle it with the spiced Pistachios.

Preparing the Oven and Loaf Pan

1. First, preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Next, spray a loaf pan with nonstick baking spray.
3. Finally, line the bottom with parchment paper with paper hanging over the edges like a handle. This will help remove the cake once it’s baked.

Creating the Cake Batter

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the ingredients.
2. Next, turn the mixer on to speed 3 and mix until just combined.
3. Then, turn off the mixer.
4. Finally, pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan (you could also bake this cake in a Bundt or cake pan if you prefer).

Combine All of the Ingredients in a Bosch Universal Mixer

Turn the Mixer On and Mix the Ingredients

Pour the Honey Pistachio Cake Batter Into a Prepared Loaf Pan

Baking and Decorating the Cake

1. First, bake the cake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the center of the cake comes out clean.
2. Next, once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven.
3. Then, let the cake cool inside the loaf pan for 15 minutes.
4. Next, carefully lift the loaf cake out of the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
5. Finally, drizzle the Honey Sauce over the loaf cake and sprinkle it with the spiced Pistachios. Enjoy!

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Honey Pistachio Cake

Yield: 1 Loaf Cake

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

Additional Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour

Honey Pistachio Cake is sweet, salty, and elegant. This cake was inspired by the famous Greek dessert, Baklava, which is known for its flaky layers, crushed pistachios, and sweet honey drizzle over the top.

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Ingredients

Honey Pistachio Cake

• 1/2 c. Unsalted Butter, Melted and Cooled
• 3/4 c. Coconut Sugar
• 1/2 c. Unsweetened Applesauce
• 1 1/2 c. King Arthur Baking Company Cake Flour
• 1 tsp. Baking Soda
• 1 tsp. Pink Salt
• 1/4 c. Raw Honey
• 1 tsp. Mexican Vanilla

The Sweet Honey Glaze

• 1/2 c. Raw Honey
• 2 tbsp. Unsalted Butter
• 1 c. Powdered Sugar
• 1 tbsp. Coconut Sugar
• 1/4 c. Crushed Pistachios
• 1 tsp. Ground Cinnamon

Instructions

For the Honey Pistachio Cake

1. First, preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Next, spray a loaf pan with nonstick baking spray.
3. Then, line the bottom with parchment paper with paper hanging over the edges like a handle. This will help remove the cake once it's baked.
4. Next in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the ingredients.
5. Then, turn the mixer on to speed 3 and mix until just combined.
6. Next, turn off the mixer.
7. Then, pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan (you could also bake this cake in a Bundt or cake pan if you prefer).
8. Next, bake the cake for 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the center of the cake comes out clean.
9. Then, once the cake is baked, remove it from the oven.
10. Next, let the cake cool inside the loaf pan for 15 minutes.
11. Then, carefully lift the loaf cake out of the pan and place it on a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
12. Finally, drizzle the Honey Sauce over the loaf cake and sprinkle it with the spiced Pistachios. Enjoy!

For the Sweet Honey Glaze

1. First, in a microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey, butter, and brown or coconut sugar.
2. Next, heat the ingredients for about 45-60 seconds; stir to combine.
3. Then, in a small bowl, combine the Pistachios and Cinnamon.
4. Next, cover the Honey Pistachio Cake with the Honey Sauce and sprinkle it with the spiced

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 299Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 313mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 1gSugar: 41gProtein: 2g