Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake, a decadent dessert that perfectly marries rich chocolate and creamy pistachio. This stunning cake features layers of moist chocolate sponge, filled with a delightful pistachio filling and topped with light whipped ganache. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any gathering, each slice is an irresistible treat that will captivate your guests’ taste buds. With simple preparation steps and impressive presentation, this cake is not only a feast for the palate but also a visual delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups kataifi pastry (separated into strands)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for toasting kataifi)
- 3/4 cup pistachio butter (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (or chopped white chocolate)
- 2 teaspoons neutral oil (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate (chopped)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In one bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients: eggs, olive oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Divide the batter between pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Toast kataifi strands in butter until golden and set aside.
- Melt white chocolate and mix with pistachio butter; fold in toasted kataifi and chill until firm.
- Prepare the ganache by pouring hot cream over chopped dark chocolate; let sit before whipping.
- Assemble your cake by layering the chocolate sponge with pistachio filling and topping it with ganache.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg