Description
Indulge in the luxurious experience of Chocolate Pistachio Cake, a dessert that harmoniously blends rich chocolate and nutty pistachios. This elegant cake features moist layers soaked in spiced espresso, paired with a creamy pistachio mascarpone frosting that elevates each bite to pure bliss. Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or simply to treat yourself, this delightful cake will impress your guests with its unique flavor profile and stunning presentation. With straightforward preparation steps, even novice bakers can create this showstopper at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 240 grams cake flour
- 80 grams black cocoa powder
- 350 grams granulated sugar
- 160 mL canola oil
- 2 large eggs
- 150 grams sour cream
- 240 mL hot coffee
- 227 grams mascarpone cheese
- 360 mL heavy whipping cream
- 150 grams pistachio butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease baking pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, oil, eggs, sour cream, coffee, and honey until smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes before making the frosting by mixing mascarpone with powdered sugar and then folding in whipped cream and pistachio butter.
- Layer cooled cakes with espresso soak and frosting.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg