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Zucchini & pistachio spice cake with lime frosting
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Prep Time:
65 minutes
Cook Time:
70 minutes
Total Time:
135 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 185ml sunflower oil
  • 220g caster sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 75g pistachio
  • 60g almond meal
  • 500.00 ml grated zucchini (about 3-4)
  • 1 tsp ground cardamom
  • 2.50 gm ground mixed spice
  • 225g self-raising flour
  • 75g plain flour
  • 180g unsalted butter, softened
  • 200g icing sugar
  • 250g cream cheese, softened, chopped
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 170°C. Grease a 22cm springform pan and line the base and sides with baking paper.
  • With an electric mixer, blend the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until thick. Mix in chopped nuts, meal, zucchini, and spices. Sift in soda and flours, then fold until combined. Transfer to a pan and bake for 70 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool in the pan for 20 minutes, then transfer onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Prepare the frosting by using electric beaters to whip the butter and sugar until fluffy. While beating, slowly incorporate the cheese, making sure to mix thoroughly after each addition. Finally, mix in the zest and juice until the frosting is smooth.
  • Slice the cake into two rounds using a bread knife. Place the top half aside. Spread one-third of the frosting over the bottom half, then put the top half back on and spread the remaining frosting over the cake. Finish by decorating with slivered pistachios.

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