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No-Bake Chocolate Pistachio Cake

Creamy No-Bake Chocolate Pistachio Cake Everyone Will Love

Indulge in the rich flavors of this No-Bake Chocolate Pistachio Cake that’s easy, vegan, and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup almond flour Can use other nut flours but may alter taste.
  • 0.5 cup ground pistachios Try using ground hazelnuts for a different nut flavor.
  • 0.25 cup cacao powder Ensure it's unsweetened for best results.
  • 1 pinch salt Balances and enhances the flavors of the dessert.
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup Honey or agave syrup can work well, but not vegan.
For the Pistachio Layer
  • 1 cup pistachio spread or vegan pistachio butter Substitute with pistachio pudding if necessary.
  • 1 cup coconut milk Full-fat is recommended for richness.
For the Ganache
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate Ensure chocolate is dairy-free for vegan versions.
For Topping
  • 0.25 cup chopped pistachios Adds a decorative touch and crunch.

Equipment

  • 9-inch cake or tart pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Small saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the pan by lining the base of a 9-inch cake or tart pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, ground pistachios, cacao powder, salt, and maple syrup.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing it down evenly to create a level crust.
  4. Spread the pistachio spread or vegan pistachio butter evenly over the pressed crust.
  5. Pour coconut milk into a small saucepan and heat until it simmers; then add dark chocolate and let it sit before whisking until smooth.
  6. Pour the chocolate ganache over the chilled pistachio layer and tap the pan gently to remove air bubbles.
  7. Refrigerate the assembled cake for a minimum of 4 hours to allow the ganache to set.
  8. Remove the cake from the pan and sprinkle chopped pistachios on top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure the coconut milk is chilled for best results. Choose high-quality dark chocolate for the ganache. Allow enough chilling time for the cake to set properly.

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