Description
Elegant marble cake blends rich pistachio and chocolate swirls into a delightful dessert. Moist layers create a sophisticated profile that delights palates with balanced sweetness and nutty undertones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 eggs
- 220 g (7.8 oz) granulated sugar
- 140 g (5 oz) softened butter
- 210 g (7.4 oz) heavy cream
- 220 g (7.8 oz) flour
- 40 g (1.4 oz) almond flour
- 100 g (3.5 oz) dark or milk chocolate
- 2–3 tsp pistachio paste
- 100 mL (3.4 fl oz) water
- 40 g (1.4 oz) sugar
- 20 g (0.7 oz) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 6 g (0.2 oz) baking powder
- 35 g (1.2 oz) neutral oil
- 25 g (0.9 oz) chopped almonds
- 25 g (0.9 oz) unsalted chopped pistachios
Instructions
- Batter Preparation: Whip butter and sugar until light and pale, creating a creamy foundation for both pistachio and chocolate batters.
- Pistachio Base Creation: Integrate egg, sifted flour, baking powder, almond flour, cream, and pistachio paste into a smooth, uniform mixture.
- Chocolate Variant Development: Mirror the pistachio batter process, substituting pistachio paste with cocoa powder to craft a rich chocolate component.
- Marbling Technique: Strategically layer pistachio and chocolate batters in a greased and floured baking mold, creating an intricate swirled pattern by alternating spoonfuls or using a piping bag.
- Precision Baking: Position the oven rack centrally and heat to 160°C, then bake the cake for 50 minutes, verifying doneness with a clean knife test.
- Cooling and Moisture Enhancement: Rest the cake in the mold for 5 minutes, transfer to a wire rack, and brush with a sugar syrup while still warm to intensify moisture and flavor.
- Luxurious Chocolate Glaze: Melt chocolate and blend with oil, then fold in chopped almonds and pistachios to create a textured, glossy topping.
- Final Presentation: Elegantly pour the nutty chocolate glaze over the cooled cake, allowing it to set into a crisp, sophisticated finish.
Notes
- Prep Like a Pro: Organize your workspace with all tools and ingredients measured and ready before starting, preventing mid-recipe stress and ensuring smooth baking.
- Texture Tip: Whip butter and sugar until pale and fluffy, creating a light base that guarantees a tender, moist cake with delicate crumb structure.
- Marble Magic: Layer batters carefully using a piping bag or spoon, creating gentle swirls without overmixing to maintain distinct chocolate and pistachio patterns.
- Temperature Precision: Use a center oven rack at 160°C and check cake doneness with a clean knife test, preventing underbaking and ensuring perfect moisture levels.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg