Description
A rich and moist cake combining dark chocolate and crunchy pistachios, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g dark chocolate (at least 70% cocoa)
- 100g unsalted butter
- 200g granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 150g almond flour
- 100g roasted and chopped pistachios
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- Melt the dark chocolate and butter together in a heatproof bowl over a double boiler or in the microwave. Stir until smooth and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until fluffy, then add the cooled chocolate mixture and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chopped pistachios until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar or serve with whipped cream and additional pistachios.
Notes
Ensure not to overmix the batter for a delicate crumb. Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, chocolate, pistachio, dessert, baking, Middle Eastern