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Pistachio Ganache Cake

Pistachio Ganache Cake: The Ultimate Decadent Dessert

Indulge in the rich and nutty flavors of this Pistachio Ganache Cake. Perfectly moist, gluten-free, and topped with a glossy chocolate ganache. Bake it today!
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15-20

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • 8-inch round cake pan
  • Small saucepan
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pistachio flour
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp pistachio extract (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line it with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pistachio flour, almond flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder.
  • In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the melted butter, olive oil, vanilla extract, and pistachio extract (if using).
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before preparing the ganache.
  • Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until steaming but not boiling. Pour it over the chopped dark chocolate and let it sit for 5 minutes, then stir until smooth.
  • Pour the ganache over the cooled cake and garnish with slivered pistachios.

Notes

For a nutty flavor, lightly toast the pistachio flour before using it. You can substitute pistachio flour with ground shelled pistachios or replace almond flour with hazelnut flour. For a dairy-free option, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream and vegan butter in place of regular butter. This cake can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container. It tastes even better the next day!

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 6mg
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