Description
Luxurious chocolate swirls dance through this pistachio and chocolate marble cake with rocher glaze, creating a dessert that marries rich flavors. Creamy chocolate and nutty pistachio layers promise an indulgent experience for passionate bakers seeking elegant sweet perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 200 g dark or milk chocolate
- 25 g unsalted chopped pistachios
- 35 ml neutral oil
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 25 g chopped almonds
- 2 tbsps cocoa powder
- ¼ cup roasted pistachio paste
- 50 g butter (softened)
- Rocher glaze (for topping)
Instructions
- Preparation: Position oven rack in center and preheat to 320°F (160°C), ensuring an even baking environment.
- Pistachio Batter Creation: Whip unsalted butter and granulated sugar into a fluffy, pale mixture using an electric mixer, then seamlessly blend in egg until fully incorporated.
- Batter Composition: Gently fold sifted all-purpose flour, baking powder, almond flour, heavy cream, and pistachio paste into a silky, uniform consistency, repeating the process with cocoa powder for chocolate variation.
- Cake Molding: Meticulously butter and flour a 9-inch baking mold, then artfully layer and swirl pistachio and chocolate batters to create a mesmerizing marbled pattern.
- Baking Process: Slide cake into preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, verifying doneness by inserting a knife that emerges clean.
- Cooling Technique: Rest cake in mold for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack for complete cooling.
- Syrup Infusion: Dissolve sugar in water over heat, then generously brush warm syrup across cake surface for enhanced moisture and flavor.
- Glaze Finalization: Melt chocolate in double boiler, incorporate vegetable oil, chopped almonds, and crushed pistachios, then elegantly cascade glaze over cake, allowing it to set into a glossy, crisp finish.
Notes
- Manage Temperature Carefully: Maintain precise oven temperature at 320°F to ensure even baking and prevent burning or undercooking the delicate marble cake.
- Create Perfect Marble Swirls: Use a thin skewer or knife to gently create swirling patterns when combining chocolate and pistachio batters for a professional-looking marbled effect.
- Check Moisture Balance: The syrup application is crucial for keeping the cake moist and adding an extra layer of flavor, so brush evenly and generously.
- Glaze with Precision: Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to prevent the chocolate from becoming runny and ensure a smooth, glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 247
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg