Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
A golden lemon almond and pistachio tea loaf with white glaze and green nut topping

Lemon Almond and Pistachio Tea Loaf

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A moist, citrusy tea cake enriched with almond flour and crunchy pistachios, topped with a zesty lemon glaze.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf (approx. 10 slices) 1x

Ingredients

Scale

175g Unsalted butter, softened
175g Caster sugar
3 Large eggs, room temperature
100g All-purpose flour
100g Ground almond flour
1 tsp Baking powder
Zest of 2 large organic lemons
2 tbsp Lemon juice
50g Shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
Pinch of salt
For the glaze: 100g powdered sugar and 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F) and grease a standard 2lb loaf tin, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, caster sugar, and lemon zest until the mixture is light, pale, and fluffy.
Step 3: Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding a tablespoon of the flour with the last egg to prevent the mixture from curdling.
Step 4: Gently fold in the remaining all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until just combined.
Step 5: Stir in the lemon juice and half of the chopped pistachios, then pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top.
Step 6: Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean.
Step 7: Allow the loaf to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once fully cooled, whisk the glaze ingredients together, pour over the loaf, and sprinkle with the remaining pistachios.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best emulsion. If the top browns too quickly, cover with foil halfway through baking.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Desserts & Baking
  • Cuisine: British/Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 315 kcal
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg