1. Preheat and Prepare

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

• Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. Process Pistachios

• Place pistachios in a food processor and pulse until they resemble a fine meal. Be careful not to over-process into butter.

3. Mix the Batter

• In a large mixing bowl, combine:

  • Ground pistachios

  • Powdered sugar

  • Eggs

  • Vanilla extract

  • Baking powder

  • Salt

• Whisk until you get a smooth, slightly thick batter.

4. Bake the Cake

• Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.

• Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

• Allow the cake to cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.

5. Make the Ganache

• Heat heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until it just starts to simmer.

• Remove from heat and stir in the chocolate chips and butter until fully melted and glossy.

6. Glaze and Set

• Pour ganache over the cooled cake, letting it cascade down the sides.

• Let the ganache set at room temperature before slicing.