Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake, a decadent Middle Eastern dessert that combines the nutty goodness of pistachios with the lusciousness of chocolate. This moist and flavorful cake is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- Chopped pistachios for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Prepare pistachios: In a food processor, pulse the pistachios until finely ground. In a bowl, whisk together the ground pistachios, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla.
- Mix wet and dry ingredients: Stir in yogurt and milk. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined. Fold in chocolate chips if using.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Top with chopped pistachios and serve plain or with a dusting of powdered sugar or chocolate glaze.
Notes
- For an extra rich finish, drizzle with dark chocolate ganache.
- This cake has Middle Eastern flair and pairs beautifully with cardamom tea or Arabic coffee.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
