Serves 4

~ 225g (8oz) butter, softened, plus extra for greasing
~ 225g (8oz) caster sugar
~ 4 large eggs
~ 3tbsp strong cold coffee
~ 75g (3oz) shelled pistachio nuts, very finely chopped
~ 250g (9oz) self-raising flour, sifted
~ 25g (1oz) icing sugar, for dusting

The popularity of coffee all over the world is not without reasons. Coffee drinkers all over the world appreciate the taste and aroma of coffee that is distinctive from any other drink. Serve it hot or drink it icy cold, coffee is just the best. Besides its addicting taste and aroma, coffee gives you the necessary alertness you need when you feel tired or drowsy. Coffee contains caffeine which is known to be a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant. CNS stimulants can boost mental alertness which makes it very handy when you are beating a deadline and you feel sleepy … read more