Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of pistachio and chocolate with this Pistachio Cake topped with a rich Chocolate Ganache. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to dinner parties.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 package (3.4 oz) instant pistachio pudding mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios (plus more for topping)
Ganache:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz semisweet chocolate (chopped or chips)
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare Cake Batter: In a large bowl, combine cake mix, pistachio pudding mix, eggs, milk, oil, and almond extract. Beat until smooth. Fold in chopped pistachios.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan(s) and bake for 30–35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
- Make Ganache: Heat cream, pour over chocolate and butter. Whisk until smooth. Let cool slightly.
- Decorate Cake: Pour ganache over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios. Let set before serving.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day ahead and refrigerated—just bring it to room temperature before serving.
- You can also bake it in a Bundt pan for a classic pistachio Bundt cake look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
