Description
This Pistachio Cake with White Chocolate is a tender, moist dessert infused with the nutty richness of pistachios and finished with a luscious white chocolate ganache. Perfect for celebrations or a delightful afternoon treat.
Ingredients
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Essential Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup finely ground pistachios
Ganache Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz (115g) white chocolate, chopped
Topping:
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in three additions, alternating with buttermilk. Stir in the finely ground pistachios.
- Bake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 28–32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before adding ganache.
- Prepare ganache: Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat and pour over the chopped white chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble: Pour the ganache over the cooled cake, letting it drip over the sides. Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top for garnish.
Notes
- To enhance the pistachio flavor, add a few drops of pistachio extract to the batter.
- Chill the ganache slightly for a thicker texture before pouring.
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before topping with ganache to prevent melting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of cake)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pistachio Cake, White Chocolate Ganache, Nutty Dessert, Easy Pistachio Cake, Pistachio Dessert Recipe