Description

Indulge in the rich flavors of the Middle East with this decadent Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Cake. A moist and tender chocolate cake infused with the nuttiness of pistachios, topped with a luscious drizzle of melted chocolate and crunchy chopped pistachios.

Ingredients

Pistachio Cake:

1 cup shelled pistachios (unsalted)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Topping:

Chopped pistachios
Melted chocolate

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
Prepare pistachios: Pulse the pistachios in a food processor until finely ground. Whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground pistachios.
Mix wet ingredients: Cream the butter and sugar, beat in the eggs, add vanilla, stir in Greek yogurt. Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, then mix in the coffee and chocolate chips.
Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 35–40 minutes. Cool before topping with melted chocolate and chopped pistachios.

Notes

For a more luxurious flavor, substitute 1/4 cup of the milk with rosewater.
This cake pairs beautifully with whipped cream or cardamom ice cream.