Ingredients with Measurements:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
• ½ cup shelled pistachios, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons milk
Special Equipment Needed:
• Stand mixer
• 9-inch round cake pan
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until fully incorporated.
5. Add the orange zest and orange juice and mix until combined.
6. Slowly add the flour mixture and mix until just combined.
7. Fold in the pistachios.
8. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
9. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired.
Time:
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 25-30 minutes
Temperature: 350°F
Serving Size: 8-10
Nutritional Information: Not available
Substitutions for Ingredients
• Unsalted butter can be substituted with salted butter, but reduce the amount of salt in the recipe by half.
• Orange juice can be substituted with lemon juice.
• Pistachios can be substituted with other nuts, such as almonds or walnuts.
Variations:
• Add ½ cup of dried fruit, such as raisins or cranberries.
• Substitute the orange zest and juice with lemon zest and juice.
• Substitute the pistachios with other nuts, such as almonds or walnuts.
Tips and Tricks:
• Make sure the butter is softened before adding it to the mixer.
• Be sure to fold in the pistachios gently so they don’t break apart.
• Let the cake cool completely before serving.
Storage Instructions: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Reheating Instructions: Not applicable.
Presentation Ideas: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.
Garnishes: Chopped pistachios, whipped cream.
Pairings: Vanilla ice cream, coffee.
Suggested Side Dishes: Fresh fruit salad, roasted vegetables.
Troubleshooting Advice: If the cake is overbaked, it will be dry. Be sure to check the cake with a toothpick after 25 minutes of baking.
Food Safety Advice: Be sure to use freshly squeezed orange juice, as the canned variety may contain preservatives that can affect the flavor of the cake.
Food History: Pain de Gênes is a traditional French cake that is made with ground almonds, orange zest, and orange juice.
Flavor Profiles: Sweet, nutty, citrusy.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.
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Region: French