Happy Saturday. Turns out, Zendaya isn’t the only celeb rumored to have tied the knot recently (that “signal” seemed telling). A 79-year-old music legend is also raising eyebrows after wearing what appeared to be a second diamond ring. While I wait for confirmation that’s probably never coming, here’s how I’ll distract myself:
Finish theSkimm’s first book club pick ahead of the meeting later this month. My encyclopedic knowledge of cult documentaries and I are very ready to discuss.
Try this new trendy mani, inspired by the piece of jewelry I spent all of the ’90s coveting. I’m feeling happier already.
This Fluffy, Tangy Lemon Pistachio Cake Tastes Like That First 7 pm Sunset
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Not to get ahead of ourselves (we’ve been burned before), but the days are getting longer, the temps are warmer, and the sun actually exists. The only appropriate response? Scientifically Sweet’s Lemon Pistachio Cake. Simple enough to make on a weekday (no mixer or fussy trimming required), this soft, tender sheet cake comes together almost entirely in one bowl and is packed with ground pistachios, lemon zest, and olive oil, so it stays impossibly moist for days. Slather it with the whipped lemon cream cheese frosting — and you won’t care that it’s technically still winter.
The Time Commitment: About 40 minutes, plus cooling.
Key Tips: For peak lemonyness, Christina Marsigliese (aka Scientifically Sweet) says to rub the sugar and lemon zest together before adding them to the other ingredients. Also, make sure to bring the egg and dairy products to room temp before baking.
Other Takes: For more recipes to help you fake spring, try…
Lemon Poppy Seed Cake. If you also believe the World’s Best Muffin is criminally underrated, this dessert — with its rich, lemon curd-infused frosting — is for you.
One-Bowl, Orange-Ricotta Pound Cake. Consider this a reminder that you can (and should) have cake for breakfast. That is, if you don’t eat it all first.
Lemon Sugar Cookie Bars. In just 30 minutes, you could be enjoying what’s essentially the love child of an irresistibly chewy sugar cookie and a perfectly tangy lemon bar.
