Flourless Pistachio Cake with Chocolate Ganache Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Flourless Pistachio Cake with decadent Chocolate Ganache. A perfect gluten-free dessert that combines the nuttiness of pistachios with the sweetness of chocolate, creating a heavenly treat for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups shelled unsalted pistachios
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- Zest of 1 lemon
Ganache:
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 oz dark chocolate (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Optional Toppings:
- Chopped pistachios for garnish
- Sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Prepare the pistachios: Pulse the pistachios with 1/4 cup of sugar in a food processor until finely ground.
- Prepare the batter: Beat eggs and sugar until thick, then fold in ground pistachio mixture, melted butter, salt, extracts, and lemon zest. Pour batter into pan and bake.
- Make the ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate and butter, stir until smooth. Pour over cooled cake and garnish if desired.
- Chill and serve: Chill briefly to set the ganache before slicing and serving.
Notes
- To make the cake dairy-free, use melted coconut oil instead of butter and dairy-free chocolate and cream alternatives.
- This cake can also be baked in a loaf pan for a rustic presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
