Easter Nest Sweet Cake With Sour Cream-Royal Icing and Pistachios

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Easter Nest Sweet Cake With Sour Cream-Royal Icing and Pistachios
35 min.
8
574kcal
100%sweetness
31.86%saltiness
5.41%sourness
10.11%bitterness
13.7%savoriness
45.31%fattiness
0%spiciness

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This Easter nest sweet cake is a delicious and festive treat perfect for the spring season. With a soft and fluffy texture, this cake is infused with a hint of lemon and topped with a creamy royal icing and chopped pistachios, adding a touch of elegance and crunch. The addition of sour cream in the batter creates a rich and moist cake that melts in your mouth. The vibrant green color is a nod to the holiday, making it a delightful centerpiece for your Easter celebration.

This cake is not only a visual treat but also a flavorful delight. The combination of soft cake, tangy sour cream, sweet royal icing, and nutty pistachios creates a harmonious balance of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. It's a perfect dessert to share with family and friends, bringing a touch of sweetness and joy to your Easter gathering.

Whether you're hosting an Easter brunch or looking for a special treat to bring to a potluck, this Easter nest sweet cake is sure to impress. With its unique presentation and delightful flavors, it will be a memorable addition to your holiday traditions. So, gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to bake this mouthwatering treat that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1.3 teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.7 cup brown sugar soft
  • 0.7 cup brown sugar soft
  •  eggs 
  •  egg whites 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • drops drop natural food coloring green
  • 0.8 cup powdered sugar 
  • teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • servings pistachios 
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • oz butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • blender
  • hand mixer
  • cake form
  • skewers

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 190 C/ 375 F and lightly grease a ring cake pan. Set aside.In a medium bowl--and using an electric mixer-- beat sugar, eggs, and butter until creamy.
  2. Add sour cream and flour and mix for a couple of minutes.
  3. Pour mixture into cake pan.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through when tested with a skewer.To make the icing, use a standard mixer to beat the egg white until soft stiff peaks are formed.
  5. Add lemon juice and sugar and food coloring. Beat for a couple of seconds more.
  6. Let the cake cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Then pour the royal icing/glaze onto the cake, sprinkle with chopped pistachios, and decorate as desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories574kcal
Protein7.04%
Fat43.04%
Carbs49.92%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.13
Glycemic Load
13.96
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
12.725217391304%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.05mg
Catechin
1mg
Epigallocatechin
0.57mg
Epicatechin
0.23mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.09mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.41mg

Taste

Sweetness:
100%
Saltiness:
31.86%
Sourness:
5.41%
Bitterness:
10.11%
Savoriness:
13.7%
Fattiness:
45.31%
Spiciness:
0%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:574.01kcal
28.7%
Fat:28.28g
43.51%
Saturated Fat:10.67g
66.69%
Carbohydrates:73.78g
24.59%
Net Carbohydrates:70.26g
25.55%
Sugar:49.36g
54.84%
Cholesterol:79.88mg
26.63%
Sodium:105.36mg
4.58%
Protein:10.41g
20.82%
Vitamin B1:0.44mg
29.06%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.34%
Manganese:0.53mg
26.28%
Selenium:15.22µg
21.74%
Copper:0.43mg
21.48%
Phosphorus:214.39mg
21.44%
Folate:64.27µg
16.07%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.21%
Iron:2.73mg
15.17%
Fiber:3.52g
14.08%
Calcium:124.57mg
12.46%
Vitamin A:619.42IU
12.39%
Potassium:404.5mg
11.56%
Magnesium:46mg
11.5%
Vitamin B3:1.82mg
9.1%
Vitamin E:1.16mg
7.72%
Zinc:1mg
6.64%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.37%
Vitamin D:0.43µg
2.88%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.59%
Vitamin C:1.94mg
2.35%
Vitamin K:1.31µg
1.25%
Source:Foodista