Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cake

Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cake

A delightful fusion of rich chocolate cake layered with homemade pistachio kunafa and topped with a creamy ganache, perfect for festive occasions.

3 hr prep8 servings400 cal

Saudi arabianOmnivoreDessert
By Stephanie

Ingredients

  • White Chocolate (6 tablespoons)
  • Unsalted Pistachio (1 cup)
  • Condensed Milk (3 tablespoons)
  • Milk (6 tablespoons)
  • Oreo Cream Biscuits (25)
  • Baking Powder (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Vinegar (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Salt (1 pinch)
  • Sevaiiya (150 g)
  • Ghee (1 tablespoon)
  • Dark Chocolate (120 ml)
  • Malai (4 tablespoons)

Instructions

Steps

  1. Prepare the chocolate cake batter: Crush Oreo cream biscuits and mix with a pinch of salt and warm milk until a batter forms. Stir in baking powder and vinegar.
  2. Bake the cake: Grease a loose-bottomed tin and pour in a layer of the batter about 1 cm thick. Bake in a preheated oven at 160°C for 7-8 minutes or until a knife comes out clean. Allow it to cool on a wire rack.
  3. Make the pistachio paste: For the paste, melt white chocolate slightly using a double boiler. In a mixer, coarsely grind unsalted pistachios, then mix in condensed milk and the melted white chocolate, adding more milk as necessary until smooth.
  4. Prepare the kunafa: Heat ghee in a pan and roast the sevaiiya over low heat until fragrant. Let it cool, then combine with the pistachio paste.
  5. Assemble the cake: Spread the kunafa mixture over the cooled chocolate cake in a 2 cm layer.
  6. Make the ganache: Melt dark chocolate and combine with malai to create a ganache. Cool slightly, then pour over the kunafa layer.
  7. Garnish and chill: Decorate the cake with chopped pistachios and silver balls. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before unmolding.
  8. Serve: You can also make cupcakes using the same mixture. Enjoy this sweet treat with family and friends during festive celebrations!

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