Ingredients
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon
- 1 cup butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon
- 1 cup butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crème fraiche
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon
- 1 cup butter, melted and cooled to room temperature
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup crème fraiche
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pistachios, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 3 cup strawberries, halved
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup vanilla bean
Preparation
Baking Directions:
For the pound cake:Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Butter an 8x4-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper.
In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites until firm peaks form.
Set aside.
In another large bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar, vanilla, and lemon zest until pale and creamy.
Beat in the melted butter, then the lemon juice.
Add the flour and stir until just combined.
Gently but thoroughly fold in the egg whites.
Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
Bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool completely in the pan.
For the pistachio cream: In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the crème fraiche with the brown sugar until thick.
Stir in the pistachios.
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
For the strawberries: In a bowl, combine the strawberries, sugar and vanilla seeds.
Stir well.
Let sit for about 30 minutes to allow the sugar to dissolve.
To serve, top slices of the pound cake with strawberries and then the pistachio cream.
Garnish with lemon zest.
Tips:
For a different twist, butter the slices of cake, sprinkle with a mix of cinnamon and sugar, and grill them before topping with the strawberries and pistachio cream.
