Description
A delightful treat combining rich chocolate and nutty pistachios, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 100g butter, melted
- 100g sugar
- 2 eggs
- 100g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 100g dark chocolate, melted
- 3 eggs
- 100g sugar
- 100g flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 200g pistachio paste
- 200ml cream, whipped
- 2 eggs
- 50g sugar
- 100g dark chocolate
- 100ml heavy cream
- 100g dark chocolate
- 100ml water
- 100g sugar
- 40g gelatin
Instructions
- Prepare the Biscuit Base: Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, sugar, and eggs until fluffy. Gently fold in the flour and baking powder. Pour the mixture into a baking pan and bake for 10-15 minutes. Once baked, let it cool completely.
- Make the Dark Chocolate Sponge: In a new bowl, beat eggs with sugar until they turn light and fluffy. Fold in the melted dark chocolate, then incorporate the flour and baking powder. Bake this mixture at 180°C (350°F) for 20 minutes. Allow it to cool before using.
- Craft the Pistachio Mousse: In a large mixing bowl, combine pistachio paste with whipped cream until smooth. In another bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until pale, then fold this mixture into the pistachio blend.
- Prepare the Ganache: Heat the heavy cream and pour it over the dark chocolate, stirring until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Layer It Up: Start assembling your cake by placing the biscuit base as the first layer, followed by the dark chocolate sponge, then the pistachio mousse, and lastly, pour the ganache on top. Chill the assembled cake until set.
- Finish with the Mirror Glaze: To create the glaze, heat water and sugar until fully dissolved. Add gelatin and chopped dark chocolate, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly before pouring it over the chilled cake.
- Chill and Serve: Once the glaze has set, chill the cake a bit longer and it’s ready to slice and serve!
Notes
You can substitute dark chocolate with milk chocolate for a sweeter flavor, or use a dairy-free chocolate alternative if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg