Chocolate Pistachio Layer Cake: A Decadent Delight!
A decadent chocolate pistachio layer cake that combines rich chocolate with nutty pistachios, perfect for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 250 g cream cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 200 g dark chocolate
- ½ cup cream
- Chopped pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Bake cake at 175°C (350°F) for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Fold in whipped cream.
- Pour hot cream over chocolate. Stir until smooth.
- Slice cake into layers, fill with cream, and cover with ganache.
- Sprinkle pistachios on top. Chill 2–3 hours before slicing.
Notes
- Add cardamom or rosewater for a Middle Eastern touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg