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Dubai Chocolate Cake

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This Dubai Chocolate Cake combines rich chocolate with pistachio and crispy kataifi for an unforgettable dessert experience. It’s perfect for any occasion!

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, preferably Dutch processed
  • 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), finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup pistachio cream
  • 4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate bar
  • ½ cup heavy cream, or a can of table cream

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a baking pan.
  • Whisk together dry ingredients in a bowl.
  • Mix in wet ingredients until smooth.
  • Incorporate hot coffee and pour batter into the pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes; cool before transferring to a rack.
  • Toast kataifi with butter until golden brown.
  • Combine toasted kataifi with pistachio cream.
  • Melt chocolate and mix with heavy cream until smooth.
  • Layer cake with pistachio filling and drizzle with chocolate.
  • Garnish and serve warm or chilled.

Notes

Use high-quality chocolate for better flavor.
Let ingredients reach room temperature for mixing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 18
  • Sodium: 150
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 35
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 6
  • Cholesterol: 30