Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making a Pistachio Dacquoise Cake, a stunning layered dessert that beautifully combines the airy texture of meringue and the rich flavor of pistachios. This elegant cake is perfect for celebrations, impressing guests with its unique visual appeal and delicious taste. The lightness of the dacquoise layers paired with creamy pistachio buttercream creates a harmonious blend that leaves everyone wanting more. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, or just a family gathering, this cake will elevate any occasion. Customize it with fresh fruits or chocolate decorations to make it truly your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 large egg whites
- ⅝ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1¼ cups pistachios
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- ⅓ cup cake flour
- 8 large egg yolks
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for buttercream)
- 2½ sticks unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 tbsp pistachio paste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 465°F (240°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Grind pistachios finely in a food processor; mix with powdered sugar and cake flour.
- In a stand mixer, whip egg whites until foamy; gradually add sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Fold in dry ingredients gently to maintain airiness.
- Bake in pastry rings at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes; cool gradually in the oven.
- For buttercream, beat egg yolks until thick; cook sugar and water until it reaches 240°F (115°C), then combine with yolks.
- Gradually add softened butter; mix in vanilla and pistachio paste.
- Assemble by layering dacquoise rounds with buttercream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg