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Pistachio Cake with White Chocolate

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Pistachio Cake with White Chocolate is a moist, nutty cake featuring finely ground pistachios and topped with a silky white chocolate ganache. Garnished with crunchy chopped pistachios, this elegant dessert blends creamy sweetness with rich nutty flavors, perfect for celebrations or a refined everyday treat.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

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

For the White Chocolate Ganache:

1/2 cup heavy cream

4 oz (115g) white chocolate, chopped

For Garnish:

1/4 cup chopped pistachios

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round cake pan.

  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.

  • Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.

  • Fold in finely ground pistachios gently.

  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes in pan, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.

  • Heat heavy cream until just simmering. Pour over chopped white chocolate. Let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth and glossy.

  • Pour ganache over cooled cake, letting it drip over edges.

  • Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top.

  • Chill cake for 30 minutes to set ganache before serving.

Notes

Substitute buttermilk with plain yogurt or sour cream for tangier flavor.

Add almond extract for extra nutty aroma.

Use dark or milk chocolate ganache instead of white chocolate if desired.

Fold in chopped pistachios into batter for added crunch.

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