Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake, a decadent dessert featuring moist chocolate layers, a creamy pistachio filling, and crunchy kataifi pastry. Inspired by the famous Dubai chocolate bar, it is finished with a rich whipped chocolate ganache, making it the perfect treat for any special occasion. This cake offers an irresistible combination of textures and flavors!
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- ½ cup mild olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1 ½ cups flour
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
For the Pistachio Filling:
- ½ cup natural pistachio butter (or store-bought pistachio cream)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 oz white chocolate
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup kataifi pastry (Kadaif or Kadayıf)
- Optional: 1-2 tsp vegetable oil (for creaminess)
For the Whipped Chocolate Ganache:
- 6 oz dark chocolate
- 1 cup heavy cream (at least 35% fat)
- 1 tbsp honey
Instructions
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Prepare the Pistachio Butter (if making from scratch):
Process raw pistachios in a food processor until smooth. If using store-bought pistachio cream, skip this step. -
Make the Cake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder. Add eggs, oil, and milk, mixing until smooth. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely. -
Prepare the Pistachio Filling:
In a skillet, melt butter and toast the kataifi pastry until golden. In a separate bowl, melt white chocolate and mix it with pistachio butter and a pinch of salt. Once the kataifi cools, mix it into the pistachio-chocolate mixture. -
Make the Ganache:
Heat the heavy cream until it’s about to boil. Pour it over chopped dark chocolate and stir gently until smooth. Add honey and let it cool slightly. -
Assemble the Cake:
Cut the cooled cake into two layers. Place the first layer on a cake stand, pipe a border of ganache, and fill it with the pistachio-kataifi mixture. Top with the second cake layer and cover with the remaining ganache.
Notes
- For a different flavor, swap pistachio butter with almond or hazelnut butter.
- You can use store-bought pistachio cream for a smoother texture.
- Add crushed pistachios or fruit preserves for extra texture or flavor.
- Prep Time: 2 hours (including making pistachio butter and chilling)
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
