Description
A decadent loaf cake with a delightful mix of chocolate, pistachios, and pear. Topped with a rich ganache for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 7 oz (200 g) dark chocolate, chopped into chunks
- 2 1/2 oz (70 g) pistachios (without shells)
- 2/3 cup (150 g) soft butter
- 3/4 cup (150 g) caster sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/4 cups (150 g) plain flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 pear, cored and cut into chunks
Ganache
- 5 oz (150 g) dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
- 2/3 cup (150 ml) cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175C and line a loaf tin with baking paper
- Mix the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs individually and fold in thoroughly.
- Sieve in the flour and baking powder, and fold until thoroughly mixed.
- lb the pistachios until they are breadcrumb like in texture and add these and the chocolate to the cake mix. Now add the pear and mix thoroughly
- Pour the mix into the tin.
- Bake for about 25 to 30 mins or until a skewer comes out clear
- Allow to cool slightly for a few minutes and remove from baking paper and tin.
- Melt the ganache chocolate over a bain marie and stir in the cream gently and until fully mixed.
- Pour this over the loaf and decorate with some shelled pistachio.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430