The Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake is more than just dessert — it’s a luxurious, multi-textured experience inspired by the viral chocolate bar from Dubai. With layers of moist chocolate cake, a creamy pistachio-tahini filling mixed with crunchy kataifi (shredded phyllo), and a glossy whipped ganache on top, this cake brings Middle Eastern flavors straight to your kitchen.
📝 Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (75g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
- ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (240ml) hot coffee or hot water
For the Dubai-Inspired Filling:
- ¾ cup (180g) pistachio butter or paste (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
- ¼ cup (60ml) tahini
- 1 cup kataifi (shredded phyllo dough), toasted in butter until golden
- 2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Chunks of Ethnology Dubai Chocolate, folded into the mix
For the Ganache:
- 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter (for added shine)
🔪 Instructions
1. Make the Cake Layers:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch or 9-inch cake pans.
In a large bowl, sift flour, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
In another bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.
Combine the wet and dry mixtures, then slowly stir in hot coffee or water.
Pour the batter into the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes. Let cool completely.
2. Make the Filling:
Mix the pistachio butter, tahini, powdered sugar, and salt in a bowl.
Gently fold in the toasted kataifi and chopped Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake bar pieces. Keep it crunchy!
3. Make the Ganache:
Heat cream until just simmering, then pour over the chopped chocolate.
Let sit for 1 minute, then stir until smooth. Add butter for shine.
Let it cool slightly before spreading or whipping.
4. Assemble the Cake:
Level the cake layers if needed.
Spread half the pistachio filling over the first layer. Add the second layer and the rest of the filling.
Cover the entire Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake with whipped ganache.
Chill slightly before slicing for perfect layers.
✨ Why You’ll Love This Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake
- Rich, Moist Chocolate Base
The cake itself is a deep, chocolatey dream — soft, fluffy, and made with simple pantry staples. - Crunchy Kataifi Filling
The kataifi adds an addictive crunch between creamy pistachio layers. If you’ve tried the viral Dubai bar, you know what we mean! - Pistachio + Tahini Magic
This combo delivers nutty, slightly earthy flavor and a gorgeous green hue. It elevates the classic chocolate cake to something elegant. - Ganache, Not Buttercream
Silky and melt-in-your-mouth, the ganache offers a truffle-like finish that’s luxurious without being too sweet.
Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, impressing guests, or just treating yourself, the Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake is guaranteed to wow. It’s unique, unforgettable, and absolutely indulgent.
There’s something magical about desserts that blend culture, flavor, and creativity in every bite. The Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake is more than a recipe — it’s a journey through texture, color, and indulgence. Whether you bake it for a celebration or a quiet weekend moment, let it remind you that the best experiences are layered — just like this cake.
✨ Share it, savor it, and make it yours. ✨ Discover the chocolate that inspired it at www.ethnologysweets.com
