Pistachio Strawberry Macaron Cake

I’ve been mentioning in previous posts that while in Paris I bought the Sucre book from Laduree. One of my favorite cookbooks so far I could say. There I saw a cake called Harmonie, that had the cake layers made from pistachio macaron batter instead of regular cake. Wow.. really? I would have never thought to create a giant macaron and serve it as cake… I found that pretty challenging. As my husband’s birthday was approaching I decided to give it a try, especially for this occasion.

For the pistachio macaron layers I didn’t use the Laduree recipe. I wanted to the use Italian method for macarons I got used lately, therefore I changed the recipe accordingly. Instead, I used Laduree recipe for pistachio cream filling.

I must say this is the most sophisticated cake I have ever done. I felt very proud of myself when this was done and the result was as expected. This Pistachio strawberry macaron cake looks different than a regular cake. It is quite impressive I would say and the flavors are incredible. As it is topped with fresh strawberries the sweetness of the cake is very well balanced.

I know it may seem a difficult recipe for some, but once you understand what you have to do it is quite easy. A macaron cake will impress family or friends, it is a perfect cake for anniversaries, parties, or showers. Hope you will give it a try and don’t forget to let me know if you do.

To make sure you have everything you need for this recipe you will need  beside the list of ingredients, a candy thermometer, and a piping bag fitted with a 1/2 inch (10mm) plain tip.

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