Viral Dubai Chocolate Pistachio Kataifi Cake 🍫🌿
It tastes like luxury and celebration wrapped in every bite.
This stunning cake layers crispy, golden kataifi pastry with rich chocolate ganache and crunchy pistachios—a decadent Middle Eastern treat that’s both elegant and unforgettable. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredients: (Makes one 9-inch cake)
For the kataifi layers:
– 500 g kataifi pastry (shredded phyllo dough)
– 150 g unsalted butter, melted
– 1 cup (120 g) pistachios, chopped
For the chocolate ganache:
– 300 g dark chocolate (70% cocoa), chopped
– 300 ml heavy cream
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the syrup:
– 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
– 1 cup (240 ml) water
– 1 tablespoon lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon rosewater (optional)
Crunchy, rich, and fragrant—this cake is a showstopper that tastes like a festive dream.