A soft and mouth-watering cake that celebrates the unmistakable taste of Pistacchio verde di Bronte P.D.O. This cake, filled with a delicious pistachio cream, is perfect for special occasions or for a snack full of flavor and tradition.

Ingredients for the Cake:

  • 200 g sugar
  • 200 g of chopped pistachios
  • 100 g of 00 flour
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup of sunflower seed oil
  • ½ glass of milk (adjust if necessary)
  • ½ sachet of baking powder

Ingredients for Filling and Covering:

  • Crema di pistacchio pronta (in alternativa, preparata in casa con):
    • 500 ml of skimmed milk
    • 3 tablespoons of sugar
    • 3 tablespoons of wheat starch
    • 1 egg yolk
    • 50 g soft butter
    • Chopped pistachios to taste

Preparation of the Base:

  1. Whisk eggs with sugar
    In a large bowl, whisk eggs with sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Combine the dry and liquid ingredients
    Gradually add the 00 flour, chopped pistachios,seed oil, and milk. Continue mixing with a whisk or mixer until smooth and homogeneous. If it is too thick, add a little more milk.
  3. Incorporate the yeast
    Finally add the half packet of yeast and stir gently to mix everything together.
  4. Baking the cake
    Butter and flour a cake pan to prevent the batter from sticking. Pour the mixture into the cake pan and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 45 minutes. Check the baking with a toothpick: if it comes out dry, the cake is ready.
    Let it cool completely before proceeding with the filling.

Preparation of Homemade Pistachio Cream:

  1. Mix the ingredients cold
    In a small saucepan, melt the skim milk, sugar,wheat starch and egg yolk with a whisk, avoiding the formation of lumps.
  2. Cooking the cream
    Bring the saucepan to moderate heat and stir continuously. When the cream starts to boil and thicken, turn off the heat, sprinkle with a tablespoon of sugar and cover with a lid. Let cool completely.
  3. Whip the cream with butter
    Once cold, whip the cream and incorporate the chopped soft butter, continuing to whip until smooth and velvety. Add chopped pistachios to taste for an aromatic, crunchy touch.

Cake Assembly:

  1. Filling
    Cut the now-cooled cake in half, resulting in two disks. Spread a generous layer of pistachio cream on the base and reassemble the cake.
  2. Covering and Decorating
    Cover the surface and edges of the cake with the remaining cream. Decorate with chopped pistachios or pistachio granules for a dramatic, crunchy effect.

Tips for Serving:

  • For an even yummier touch, add a sprinkling of powdered sugar or white chocolate chips.
  • Serve the cake with a good coffee or a small glass of pistachio liqueur cream to further enhance the flavor.

Why is it Special?

This cake represents a perfect blend of simplicity and sophistication. The use of Pistacchio verde di Bronte P.D.O. gives an authentic and aromatic flavor, transforming a classic homemade cake into a true gourmet delight. Perfect for any special occasion or a sweet treat to share with your loved ones.

Enjoy your Appetite! 🌿