Exploding Bakery Cake Drops: Pistachio, Cardamom & Olive Oil Loaf

Meet the latest addition to the Exploding Bakery limited edition line-up: our Pistachio, Cardamom & Olive Oil Loaf.

A soft, fragrant loaf cake made with pistachio flour, freshly ground cardamom and extra virgin olive oil, finished with a whipped yoghurt and cream icing and topped with chopped pistachios.

It's rich without being heavy, intriguing without being intimidating, and exactly the sort of cake that makes customers ask, "What's that one?"

A New Size Built for Independent Cafés

Alongside the new flavour comes a brand-new format.

This loaf cuts into 10 generous portions rather than the traditional 16. That might not sound revolutionary, but for independent cafés it's a surprisingly useful change.

Smaller loaf cakes mean:

• less wastage and fresher slices
• better stock management
• more flexibility across the week

A deeper loaf naturally retains moisture better than a larger format that has been repeatedly sliced throughout service. The result is a cake that stays looking and tasting its best for longer.

Why We Love This Cake

Some cakes rely on decoration. This one relies on ingredients (although it is a looker too).

The pistachios bring richness and nuttiness. The cardamom adds warmth and fragrance. The olive oil creates a beautifully soft crumb and a depth of flavour that butter alone can't achieve.

Together they create something that feels familiar and completely new at the same time. It's a flavour combination that stands out amongst the usual cake offerings without asking customers to take too much of a leap.

Built for the Counter

Like everything we make, this loaf has been designed for real café life. It slices cleanly and holds beautifully.

It pairs exceptionally well with coffee and it looks pretty good sitting under a cake dome too.

Whether you're looking to refresh your offering or add something a little more premium to the mix, this loaf brings something genuinely different to the counter.