Pistachio cake covered in chocolate ganache and topped with cornflake crunch

PISTACHIO CHOCOLATE CRUNCH CAKE

makes 4-6 servings | easy | total time: 1-1.5 hour


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we call this one our answer to "sprinkle cake" — because nothing competes with this kind of crunch. a fudgy pistachio cake under a glossy dark chocolate ganache, topped with a buttery cornflake crunch that pretty much retires sprinkles forever. salty, sweet, nutty, crunchy — every layer is doing its job. trust us, one slice and you'll never go back.


recipe by @sowmthingsweet

ingredients:


for the pistachio cake:

  • 5 tbsp (70g) softened butter
  • 1 tbsp (16g) + 1 1/2 tbsp Pistakio Cream
  • ½ cup (100g) sugar (reduce by 1 tbsp for less sweet)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) vanilla
  • ¾ cup (95g) flour minus 2 tbsp
  • 2 tbsp (16g) finely ground pistachio
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • pinch of salt
  • 4 tbsp (60ml) milk
  • ½ tsp (2ml) apple cider vinegar


for the ganache:

  • 2 tbsp (30ml) milk (sub dairy free if desired)
  • 1 tbsp (16g) Pistakio Cream
  • 4 tbsp (40g) dark chocolate chips


for the cornflake crunch:

  • 2 tbsp (21g) white chocolate, chopped
  • ¼ cup (65g) Pistakio Cream
  • 1 tsp (5g) butter
  • 1 cup (50g) cornflakes, coarsely crushed
  • flakey sea salt as desired


instructions:


  1. preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small loaf or 6" cake pan.
  2. cream the butter, 1 tbsp Pistakio Cream, and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy. add the egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
  3. in a separate bowl, whisk the flour, ground pistachio, baking soda, and salt.
  4. in a small cup, stir the milk, remaining Pistakio Cream, and apple cider vinegar together.
  5. alternate adding the dry ingredients and the "pistachio" milk into the butter mixture until just combined.
  6. pour the batter into your pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. let cool completely.
  7. for the ganache: warm the milk, then pour over the chocolate chips and Pistakio Cream. stir until smooth and glossy.
  8. for the crunch: melt the white chocolate and butter together until smooth then add the 1/4 cup of Pistakio Cream. fold in the crushed cornflakes.
  9. pour the ganache over the cooled cake, top with the cornflake crunch, and finish with a pinch of flakey sea salt. enjoy!

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