Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Dubai with this decadent Chocolate Pistachio Cake. Layers of rich chocolate cake sandwich a luscious pistachio-kataifi filling, all enveloped in a velvety whipped ganache frosting. This show-stopping dessert is sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Cake Layers:
- 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
Pistachio-Kataifi Filling:
- 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)
Whipped Ganache Frosting:
- 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate (chopped)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Day 1 – Prepare Components: Preheat oven. Grease and line cake pans. Whisk dry ingredients. Whisk wet ingredients. Combine and bake. Cool. Toast kataifi. Make pistachio filling. Make whipped ganache. Chill.
- Day 2 – Assemble: Level cake layers. Pipe ganache border. Fill with pistachio mixture. Top with second layer. Frost entire cake. Chill before serving.
Notes
- For an extra touch of luxury, garnish the cake with chopped pistachios or edible gold flakes.
- Ensure the ganache is whipped to a light and fluffy consistency for a delicate finish.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dubai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Dubai, Chocolate Pistachio Cake, Dessert, Whipped Ganache, Kataifi, Luxury
