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Dubai Chocolate Cake

Dubai Chocolate Cake

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Indulge in the luxurious experience of Dubai Chocolate Cake, a delightful dessert that artfully blends rich chocolate with a creamy pistachio filling. This cake is perfect for any celebration or gathering, guaranteed to impress your guests with its decadent flavors and beautiful presentation. Whether served warm or chilled, each slice offers a harmonious balance of sweetness and nuttiness, making it a standout choice for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a treat after dinner. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cake is an unforgettable sweet creation that everyone will adore.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 12 servings 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 semi-sweet chocolate bar
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil; mix until combined. Gradually incorporate the hot coffee until smooth.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. For the pistachio filling, melt butter in a pan and toast the kataifi until golden brown. Mix with pistachio cream once cooled.
  6. For the chocolate layer, combine chopped chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl; heat until melted and smooth.
  7. Once the cake has cooled slightly, spread the pistachio mixture on top and drizzle with chocolate sauce before serving.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
  • Calories: 335
  • Sugar: 24g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg