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Dubai Chocolate Cake

Dubai Chocolate Cake

Indulge in the luxurious delight of Dubai Chocolate Cake, a rich and moist dessert that beautifully combines layers of buttery kataifi-pistachio filling with a silky chocolate ganache. This elegant cake is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself to something sweet at home. With its decadent flavors and stunning presentation, this Dubai-inspired dessert will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • ½ cup hot coffee
  • 2 cups shredded phyllo dough (kataifi)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup pistachio cream
  • 4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate bar
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square or round baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the egg, vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil; mix until smooth. Gradually stir in hot coffee.
  3. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for at least 10–15 minutes before removing from the pan.
  4. In a pan, toast chopped kataifi with butter until golden brown. Mix with pistachio cream.
  5. For ganache, heat chopped chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl until melted; whisk until smooth.
  6. Spread the pistachio mixture over the cooled cake, pour ganache on top, and garnish as desired.
  • Author: Juniper
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 160mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer flavor. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Experiment with different fillings like almond cream or hazelnut spread for variety.