Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
Zest of 1 lemon
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped pistachios
For the Lemon Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon milk
Directions:
Preheat Oven:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
Make the Cake Batter:
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped pistachios gently.
Bake the Cake:
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