Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake (Print-Friendly Version)
Moist chocolate, pistachio cream, and velvety ganache make a showstopping Middle Eastern-inspired dessert.
# What You’ll Need to Make This:
→ Cake Layer
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125 grams all-purpose flour
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200 grams granulated sugar
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25 grams unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch-processed
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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0.5 teaspoon baking soda
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0.25 teaspoon fine salt
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1 large egg
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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120 millilitres milk
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120 millilitres vegetable oil
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120 millilitres hot brewed coffee
→ Pistachio Filling
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100 grams shredded phyllo dough (kataifi), finely chopped
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30 grams unsalted butter
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240 grams pistachio cream
→ Chocolate Layer
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115 grams milk or semi-sweet chocolate bar
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120 millilitres heavy cream or table cream
# How to Prepare:
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Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a 23-centimetre springform or round baking pan and set aside.
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
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Add the egg, vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil to the dry mixture. Whisk until just combined.
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Mix in the hot coffee and whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
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Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Allow to cool in the pan for at least 10-15 minutes.
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Heat a large pan over medium heat, add chopped kataifi and butter, and sauté until golden and crisp. Transfer to a bowl and fold in pistachio cream until evenly mixed.
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Chop chocolate into small pieces. Combine chocolate and cream in a heatproof bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds or until the cream is hot. Let rest for 3–5 minutes, then whisk gently until mixture is smooth and glossy.
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Spread the pistachio mixture evenly over the cooled cake using an offset spatula, then pour the chocolate sauce over the pistachio layer.
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Garnish with additional pistachio cream, toasted kataifi, or crushed pistachios as desired. Serve immediately warm or chill in the refrigerator before slicing.
# Extra Tips:
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Table cream imparts an exceptionally creamy texture; available at Middle Eastern or Hispanic markets.
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For optimal chocolate melting, use high-quality chocolate baking bars rather than chips.