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Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cake and CupcakesImage for illustration only
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Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cake and Cupcakes

Cooking With Kids

A spectacular culinary creation that bridges the world of traditional Arabic desserts with the modern allure of chocolate. This dish offers an exceptional textural experience, layering a rich, moist chocolate cake with crunchy kataifi noodles and a luxurious, velvety pistachio cream. It is an impressive dessert for festive occasions, providing a perfectly balanced bite of refined sweetness and deep Middle Eastern aromas.

Prep
45 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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What to know about Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cake and Cupcakes

A knafeh‑style fusion dessert with hints of white chocolate and pistachio: crisp yet tender layers, sweet with a delicate nuttiness and a Middle Eastern twist. Dairy, gluten‑free, kid‑friendly; perfect for holiday spreads or a lavish finish.

Timing
185 min
Serves
4
Dietary notes
Egg-free, Fish-free, Gluten-free, Cooking With Kids

⚠️Before cooking, check ingredient labels and cross-contact risk for your dietary needs.

This is not medical advice. For allergies or dietary restrictions, always confirm with your healthcare provider.

Instructions

Servings:4
  1. 1For Chocolate Cake:Ready all the ingredients. Powder the oreo biscuits, pinch salt and mix warm milk as needed and make a cake batter. Add in baking powder and vinegar and mix.
  2. 2Grease a loose bottomed tin. Pour a 1cm thick layer of the batter.
  3. 3Bake in a preheated oven @160°C for 7-8 minutes or until the knife comes out clean. Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition

Calories
1401
Protein
11.1g
Carbs
43.8g

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EasyAge 4-12

Age 3-5

Small helper

  • Mash soft ingredients
  • Wash fruit and vegetables
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Age 6-8

Kitchen explorer

  • Stir a batter
  • Measure simple ingredients
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Chef tips

For that perfect, crunchy knafeh texture, try lightly toasting the kataifi strands in a pan with a little melted butter before adding them to the cake. This ensures they stay extra crispy even after baking. For a rich non-dairy version, swap the butter for coconut oil and use high-quality dark chocolate. The kids will love helping decorate the cake and scattering festive green pistachio pieces over the frosting.

Culinary reasoning

A spectacular culinary creation that bridges the world of traditional Arabic desserts with the modern allure of chocolate. This dish offers an exceptional textural experience, layering a rich, moist chocolate cake with crunchy kataifi noodles and a luxurious, velvety pistachio cream. It is an impressive dessert for festive occasions, providing a perfectly balanced bite of refined sweetness and deep Middle Eastern aromas.

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4For Homemade Pistachio Paste:Ready all the pistachio paste ingredients. Slightly melt white chocolate on a double boiler.(else the mixer blade may break) Coarsely powder the pistachio in mixer. Add in condensed milk.
  • 5Add in slightly warmed and slightly melted white chocolate and milk as required and crush to a smooth paste.(Green food colour can be add. I haven't.)
  • 6For Kunafa: In a kadhaai take ghee and roast the sevaiiya on slow gas. Keep stirring until a pleasant roasted aroma releases. Cool it. Add in the Homemade pistachio paste.Mix well.
  • 7Lip smacking Kunafa is ready. Spread a 2 cm layer on the cooled chocolate cake.
  • 8Melt dark chocolate and strained malai and prepare the chocolate ganache. Cool and pour on the Kunafa layer.
  • 9Garnish Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cake with chopped pistachio and silver balls. Keep in fridge for 2-3 hours. Then unmould the Kunafa Cake.
  • 10I also prepared Kunafa cupcakes. Cut and enjoy. The cake looked so pretty that we could either save it or have it!! ☺
  • 11Cross sectional view of the Pistachio Kunafa Chocolate Cake.
  • 12Enjoy with a new sweet delicacy this festive season with family and friends.

    • Ingredients

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

    Nutrition

    Calories
    1401
    Protein
    11.1g
    Carbs
    43.8g

    Chef tips

    For that perfect, crunchy knafeh texture, try lightly toasting the kataifi strands in a pan with a little melted butter before adding them to the cake. This ensures they stay extra crispy even after baking. For a rich non-dairy version, swap the butter for coconut oil and use high-quality dark chocolate. The kids will love helping decorate the cake and scattering festive green pistachio pieces over the frosting.

    Recommended Equipment & Products

    • ⚡Electric hand mixer
      Amazon

    Disclosure: these are currently regular search links, not affiliate links, and we do not earn a commission. Check current prices, availability and product labels before buying.

    Age 9+

    Confident cook

    • Read the steps
    • Portion and shape
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    Adults only

    Grown-up task

    • Use heat
    • Handle sharp tools
    An adult safely handling a hot oven tray with oven mitts

    Adult supervision required. Match activities to the child's age and abilities.

    Skills Kids Practice

    • Following instructions
    • Fine motor skills
    • Counting
    • Teamwork

    A good moment to remind kids not to share spoons, to wash hands, and to check ingredients with an adult.

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