Flourless Chocolate Cake with Pistachio Praline
As Featured in Luxury Guide 2024 print edition
RECIPE BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
Lili’s Prime Catering | Lili’s Prime Catering
Your guests will not believe there is no flour in this decadent moist cake. It is our star dessert for every occasion.
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups high quality baking chocolate
1 1/2 Cup of sugar
2 sticks of margarine softened
2 tsp of vanilla extract
1 tsp of instant espresso powder
1/2 tsp of salt
6 large eggs
1 Cup high quality cocoa powder
Praline Filling:
150 g shelled unsalted pistachios
1 cup of sugar
Ganache:
1 cup of high quality baking chocolate chunks
1/2 Cup of heavy cream
METHOD:
Step 1: Grease and line with parchment paper a 9 in round springform cake pan.
Step 2: Preheat oven to 375F
Step 3: In a double boiler, simmer water and on the bowl on top add the chocolate and butter. Stir frequently to avoid scorching.
Step 4: To a stand up mixer add the chocolate and the sugar and mix to combine.
Step 5: Add the salt, espresso powder, vanilla and mix.
Step 6: Carefully add one egg a time and mix until well combined.
Step 7: Remove the chocolate and whisk manually the cocoa powder.
Step 8: Put the batter on the cake pan and bake for 30 – 40 minutes until internal temperature reaches 200F
Step 9: Remove from oven and let cool completely
For the praline:
In a food processor blend the pistachio with the sugar until a paste is formed.
Ganache:
Step 1: Add the cream to a p0t and bring to a simmer
Step 2: On a separate bowl add your chocolate and add the cream. Let stand for 5 minutes
Step 3: Mix to combine and set aside
Building the Cake:
Step 1: Remove the cake from the cake pan
Step 2: Cut the cake in half horizontally
Step 3: Add the praline filling to one half of the cake and place the other half on top
Step 4: Place your cake on a cake pedastal
Step 5: Cover the cake with the ganache completely
Step 6: For decoration you can add chopped pistachios
Step 7: Enjoy!
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