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Pistachio, mint and yogurt cake

This fresh and light recipe is covered in lightly sweetened yogurt. When arranged with fruit and flowers to top off the delicious sponge, it’s a perfect combination, and very simple to decorate.

SERVES 10-12 PREP 50 MINS COOK 40-50 MINS

FOR THE CAKE:

200g butter
350g caster sugar
8 eggs
2tbsp fresh mint
50g honey
240g self-raising flour
Pinch of salt
300g pistachios, blitzed

FOR THE SYRUP:

100ml water
100g caster sugar✱ ✱

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