Name: Pistachio Cream Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 8 large slices
Ingredients: For the Cake:; 1 1/3 cups unsalted pistachios, shelled; 1 1/3 cups cake flour; 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 3 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 1 cup whole milk; For the Filling:; 2/3 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, very soft; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons whole milk; For the Chocolate Ganache:; 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped; 1/2 cup heavy cream