💚 Pistachio Cake with White Chocolate
A soft, nutty pistachio sponge layered or topped with silky white chocolate ganache. Balanced, beautiful, and beyond delicious.
📋 Recipe Overview
• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
• Chill Time: 1–2 hours
• Servings: 10–12 slices
🧁 Ingredients
For the Pistachio Cake:
• 1½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup (90g) ground pistachios (unsalted, shelled)
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, room temperature
• ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup (120ml) plain yogurt or sour cream
• ½ cup (120ml) milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Optional: ¼ tsp almond extract (enhances the pistachio flavor)
• A few drops green food coloring (optional, for vibrant green color)
For the White Chocolate Ganache:
• 200g (7 oz) white chocolate, finely chopped
• ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
• Optional: 1 tbsp butter (for shine)
Toppings (Optional):
• Chopped pistachios
• White chocolate curls or shards
• Edible rose petals for garnish
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Make the Pistachio Cake:
1 Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch round cake pan (or two for layering).
2 In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, ground pistachios, baking powder, and salt.
3 In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
4 Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extract.
5 Mix in yogurt. Then add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, starting and ending with flour.
6 If using, add a couple drops of green food coloring.
7 Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
8 Cool in the pan 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Prepare the White Chocolate Ganache:
1 Heat cream until just simmering (not boiling).
2 Pour over chopped white chocolate in a bowl. Let sit for 1 minute.
3 Stir until smooth and glossy. Stir in butter if using.
4 Let it cool slightly until thickened but still pourable.
3. Assemble and Decorate:
• Single Layer Option: Pour ganache over the top of the cooled cake and spread gently.
• Layer Cake Option: Slice cake in half, spread some ganache or whipped cream in the center, top with second layer, then pour ganache on top.
• Garnish with chopped pistachios, white chocolate shards, or edible flowers.
💡 Tips:
• Ground pistachios: Pulse pistachios in a food processor until finely ground, but not a paste.
• Don’t overbake — pistachio cake should be moist and tender.
• Want a lighter version? Swap ganache for white chocolate whipped cream.
• Add a little orange zest for a fresh twist.