Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Flourless Pistachio Cake topped with a luscious Chocolate Ganache. This gluten-free dessert is a perfect blend of nutty pistachios and decadent chocolate, making it a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pistachio Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups shelled unsalted pistachios
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, separated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Chocolate Ganache:
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Pistachio Cake: Preheat oven, process pistachios, mix yolks with sugar, add remaining ingredients, fold in whipped egg whites, bake, and cool.
- Make the Chocolate Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate, stir, cool slightly, and spread over cake.
Notes
- Top with chopped pistachios or a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavor.
- This cake is naturally gluten-free and can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
