My first alternative for midweek bake is commonly a single layer cake, significantly nut-based ones, as a result of they keep moist for days and sweeten my afternoon hunch for many of the week. Pistachio will all the time and without end be a favourite, and its colour and creaminess make muffins which can be each lovely and scrumptious. Feel free to make use of half darkish and half milk chocolate within the ganache for one thing sweeter.
Pistachio cake with chocolate ganache
Prep 25 min
Cook 1 hr
Serves 10-12
160g unsalted butter
180g golden caster sugar
1 tsp vanilla bean paste
3 eggs
150g shelled unsalted pistachiosplus further to brighten
135g plain flour
40g floor almonds
A pinch of salt
1½ tsp baking powder
40g bitter cream
For the glaze
90g darkish chocolate
140ml double cream
20g golden syrup
A pinch of salt
Heat the oven to 180C (160C fan)/350F/fuel 4. Grease and line the bottom and sides of a 20cm cake tin with baking paper.
Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla for three to 5 minutes, till pale and fluffy, then beat within the eggs, one by one, beating properly after every addition.
Grind the pistachios in a meals processor till positive, then put in a big bowl with the flour, almonds, salt and baking powder. Pour the dry components into the moist and blend on low pace till mixed, then stir within the soured cream.
Pour the batter into the ready tin and bake for 45-50 minutes, till the highest is golden and a skewer inserted into the middle comes out clear. Remove from the oven and go away to chill fully.
Meanwhile, make the ganache. Finely chop the chocolate and put it in a heatproof bowl. Gently warmth the double cream, golden syrup and salt in a small saucepan till steaming – do not let it boil.
Pour the new cream over the chocolate and let it sit for 30 seconds. Start stirring from the center outwards till you have got a easy ganache. Stir in a pinch of sea salt and let it sit for one other 10-Quarter-hour to thicken, then spoon over the cake. Decorate with some further chopped pistachios, slice and serve.