Name: Dubai Chocolate Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 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

Dubai Chocolate Cake

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Indulge in the luxurious flavors of Dubai with this exquisite Dubai Chocolate Cake. This decadent dessert features layers of moist chocolate cake filled with a delightful kataifi and pistachio mixture, topped with a silky ganache that promises to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday, hosting a dinner party, or simply treating yourself after a long day, this cake is sure to bring joy and satisfaction. With easy-to-follow steps and simple ingredients, you can create this gourmet experience right in your own kitchen. Get ready to enjoy a slice of paradise!

Author: Rachel
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: Serves approximately 8
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350℉ and grease your baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add egg, vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil to the dry mix; whisk until combined.
Stir in hot coffee until smooth.
Pour batter into the pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely for about 10–15 minutes.
Toast chopped kataifi in a pan with butter until golden and crisp; mix with pistachio cream.
For ganache, microwave chopped chocolate with heavy cream for about 45 seconds; whisk until smooth.
Spread the pistachio mixture over the cooled cake and pour ganache on top.
Garnish with additional pistachio cream or crushed nuts if desired.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
Calories: 392
Sugar: 31g
Sodium: 209mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 14g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 43g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 36mg

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