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:
- preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a small loaf or 6" cake pan.
- 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.
- in a separate bowl, whisk the flour, ground pistachio, baking soda, and salt.
- in a small cup, stir the milk, remaining Pistakio Cream, and apple cider vinegar together.
- alternate adding the dry ingredients and the "pistachio" milk into the butter mixture until just combined.
- pour the batter into your pan and bake for 25–30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. let cool completely.
- for the ganache: warm the milk, then pour over the chocolate chips and Pistakio Cream. stir until smooth and glossy.
- 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.
- pour the ganache over the cooled cake, top with the cornflake crunch, and finish with a pinch of flakey sea salt. enjoy!