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100% Pistachio Cake

Recipe by Il était une fois la pâtisserie

A moist pistachio cake with a silky pistachio ganache, decorated with crushed pistachios and a touch of edible gold leaf. Ideal for pistachio lovers, this elegant dessert is made with a stand mixer but remains accessible to home cooks.

MediumFrenchServes 10

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Source Video
1h 20m
Prep
40m
Cook
14m
Cleanup
2h 14m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$22.61
Per serving:$2.26

Critical Success Points

  • Achieve a homogeneous batter using the mixer program.
  • Melt the white chocolate without burning it.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before applying the ganache.
  • Whisk the ganache until thickened before piping.

Safety Warnings

  • Watch out for hot cream: risk of burns.
  • Handle the oven with protective gloves.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the pistachios.

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