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Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake

Indulge in Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake Bliss at Home

Experience the luxurious flavors of Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake, a simple yet indulgent dessert perfect for special occasions.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 200 g Chocolate Tea Biscuits Soak in coffee for 1-2 seconds
Kataifi Layer
  • 200 g Kataifi Dough Keep covered with damp towel
Creamy Filling
  • 250 g Pistachio Cream Can substitute with blended roasted pistachios, oil, and sugar
Whipped Topping
  • 400 ml Heavy Cream Chill the bowl for best results
  • 100 g Powdered Sugar Sift before adding to cream
Divine Ganache
  • 200 g Dark Chocolate Chips Avoid overheating the cream
Extra Flavor
  • 1 tbsp Instant Coffee Dissolve in boiling water

Equipment

  • Food Processor
  • Mixing bowls
  • Skillet
  • 9x13 inch pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Crush chocolate tea biscuits into fine crumbs and prepare instant coffee. Dip crumbs in coffee for 1-2 seconds and spread in a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. Thaw kataifi dough, separate strands and sauté with butter until golden and crispy.
  3. Combine sautéed kataifi with pistachio cream in a bowl and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Chill bowl and whisk, then whip heavy cream and sifted powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
  5. Layer half of the pistachio filling over soaked biscuit base, add half whipped cream, repeat with remaining layers.
  6. Heat heavy cream in a saucepan, pour over dark chocolate chips and stir until smooth. Cool slightly before drizzling over cake.
  7. Cover the cake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep kataifi dough covered while working and avoid overheating cream for ganache.

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