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Lemon Cake With Pistachios | Sugar Free

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 171
A very easy and really delicious cake without sugar with very simple ingredients.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 72 gr. (5 tbsp) olive oil
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 100 gr. pistachios
  • lemon zest of 2 lemons
  • 220 gr. flour
  • 200 gr. sugar substitute
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • salt

for the glaze

  • 3-4 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 cup powder sugar (substitute)

Instructions 

  • Start by preheating the oven to 160C.
  • In a bowl, mix the pistachios (after first beating them in the blender and keep 1 tbsp for serving), the lemon zest, the flour, the sugar substitute, the baking powder, the salt.
  • In another bowl, mix the water, the olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon. Pour the liquids into the solids and mix lightly. Do not overdo it with the mixing.
  • Grease your mold well or put non-stick paper.
  • Pour in the mixture. Bake for 50-55 minutes. See if your cake is ready by piercing it with a knife. If the knife comes out clean then the cake is ready.
  • Take it out and let it cool completely before unmolding it. Take it out of the mold and let it cool well before putting the icing on it.
  • For the icing, mix the icing substitute in a bowl with 3 tbsp lemon juice. See if you need a little more lemon. Pour the icing on your cake and sprinkle with the grated pistachios that you kept. Let it dry for about 30 minutes. Cut and enjoy.
Calories: 171kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon cake, cake with pistacios