Chocolate Pistachio Orange Cake
1 Pistachio Sponge 1 c Blanched pistachios 3/4 c Cake flour 4 Eggs separated 3/4 c Sugar 1 ts Grated lemon zest 1/4 ts Almond extract 1 Orange Ganache 12 oz Chocolate, finely cut
Ingredients
- 1pistachio sponge
- 1cup blanched pistachios
- 3/4cup cake flour
- 4eggs separated
- 3/4cup sugar
- 1tsp grated lemon zest
- 1/4tsp almond extract
- 1orange ganache
Directions
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1 Pistachio Sponge 1 c Blanched pistachios 3/4 c Cake flour 4 Eggs separated 3/4 c Sugar 1 ts Grated lemon zest 1/4 ts Almond extract 1 Oran
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Preparing the Sponge
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Butter a 9-inch diameter x 2 1/2 - to - inch deep springform pan and line the bottom with a piece of parchment paper, cut to fit
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Process the nuts in a food processor until very fine
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Sift the cake flour over the nuts and combine
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Whip the yolks, then whip in half the sugar until light in color and aerated
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Whip the egg whites and salt on medium speed until white and opqaque
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Increase the speed and whip in the remaining sugar