ingredients:
for the pistachio cake:
- 5 tbsp softened butter
- 1 tbsp + 1 1/2 tbsp Pistakio Creamy Pistachio Spread
- 1/2 cup sugar (reduce by 1 tbsp for less sweet)
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 3/4 cup flour minus 2 tbsp
- 2 tbsp finely ground pistachio
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- pinch of salt
- 4 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
for the ganache:
- 2 tbsp milk (sub dairy free if desired)
- 1 tbsp Creamy Pistakio
- 4 tbsp dark chocolate chips
for the cornflake crunch:
- 2 tbsp white chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup Creamy Pistakio
- 1 tsp butter
- 1 cup (50g) cornflakes, coarsely crushed
- flakey sea salt as desired
instructions:
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preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a small loaf or 6" cake pan.
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cream the butter, 1 tbsp creamy pistachio spread, and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. add the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
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in a separate bowl, whisk the flour, ground pistachio, baking soda, and salt.
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in a small cup, stir the milk, remaining creamy pistachio spread, and apple cider vinegar together.
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alternate adding the dry ingredients and the "pistachio" milk into the butter mixture until just combined.
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pour the batter into your pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. let cool completely.
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for the ganache: warm the milk, then pour over the chocolate chips and creamy pistachio spread. stir until smooth and glossy.
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for the crunch: melt the white chocolate and butter together until smooth then add the 1/4 cup of creamy pistakio. fold in the crushed cornflakes.
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pour the ganache over the cooled cake, top with the cornflake crunch, and finish with a pinch of flakey sea salt. enjoy!