This Pistachio, Lime & Zucchini Loaf recipe is a my go-to loaf cake. I love a good loaf cake and this amazing limey, nutty one is no exception!
It’s hard to go wrong with loaf cakes – that’s why I usually choose to make one when I am baking for a crowd. I made this cake for a recent coffee morning I hosted for my book club. They loved the cake and were so surprised when I told them that one of the main ingredients was zucchini! People are not used to adding vegetables to sweet treats, but zucchini in this cake works in the same way as carrot does in a carrot cake – it adds moisture! And I firmly believe that adding veggies makes sweet treats healthier!
Prepping this cake couldn’t be easier – you simply mix the wet ingredients together before. Add the zucchini and then stir in the dry ingredients. Make sure you allow for cooling time as the cake needs to be completely cold before adding the frosting.
To make Pistachio, Lime & Zucchini Loaf, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat the oven to 340 °F. Line a loaf tin with baking paper.
In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and sugar together, then add oil, yoghurt, vanilla essence, lime zest and juice, mix until fully combined.
Add the zucchini and stir well.
Stir in the flour, baking powder and most of the pistachios (save a couple of tablespoons to sprinkle on top of the frosting).
Put the cake batter in the loaf tin. Bake for 45-50 minutes until the loaf has risen and is golden on top. When it is cooked an inserted toothpick should come out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely on a wire rack.
Beat the cream cheese and butter together in a bowl. Add most of the lime zest and the juice. Then stir in the icing sugar until the frosting seems thick enough to sit on top of the cake without sliding off!
When the cake has cooled down completely, spread a thick layer of icing over the top. Decorate with the remaining pistachios and lime zest.
Serve with a cup of your favorite tea or coffee.
This Pistachio, Lime & Zucchini Loaf recipe is a winner! The zucchini makes this cake super moist. Try it soon and make sure you tag your baking posts with #cookmerecipes.
