Description
An Earl Grey Pistachio Loaf Cake with Lemon Glaze is a tasty quick bread. It pairs tea aromas with nut crunches. It adds a sharp sweet citrus finish. It is not like dense pound cakes. It is not like heavy frosted cakes. This loaf stays tender and moist. It gets its deep taste from bergamot oil. It relies on finely ground tea.
Ingredients
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For the Earl Grey Pistachio Loaf
- 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp loose-leaf Earl Grey tea, finely ground, or contents of 3 tea bags
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup (60 g) shelled pistachios, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
For the Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp lemon zest
For Garnishing
- 2 tbsp chopped pistachios
- A little extra lemon zest, optional
Instructions
- Prepare the oven:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 × 5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper. - Mix the dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and finely ground Earl Grey tea. - Cream the butter and sugar:
In a separate large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar for 2–3 minutes, until light and fluffy. - Add the eggs:
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla and lemon zest. - Combine:
Add the dry ingredients in two or three additions, alternating with the milk. Mix just until combined—do not overmix. - Add pistachios:
Fold in the chopped pistachios gently. - Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs. - Cool:
Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10–15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. - Make the lemon glaze:
Whisk the powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add more lemon juice, a little at a time, until you have a thick but pourable glaze. - Glaze and decorate:
Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled loaf. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and a little lemon zest.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 345 kcal
Keywords: Earl Grey pistachio cake, pistachio Earl Grey loaf, tea infused loaf cake with lemon glaze, Earl Grey cake with lemon icing