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Dubai Chocolate Cake

Irresistible Dubai Chocolate Cake with Crunchy Pistachio Twist

Indulge in a Dubai Chocolate Cake, layered with rich chocolate and a crunchy pistachio twist for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Dutch-processed cocoa provides deeper taste.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Milk Can be replaced with hot water or hot milk.
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Hot Coffee Can be omitted or replaced.
For the Pistachio Filling
  • 1 cup Shredded Phyllo Dough (Kataifi) Other crisp doughs can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio Cream Pistachio butter can be substituted.
For the Chocolate Sauce
  • 8 oz Milk or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Table cream can also be used.

Equipment

  • 9-inch baking pan
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Dubai Chocolate Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add the egg, vanilla, milk, oil, and coffee. Mix until smooth, pour into the pan, and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. While the cake bakes, melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, add the shredded phyllo, and toast until golden brown and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes. Mix in the pistachio cream until combined.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate with heavy cream, microwave for 45 seconds, let it rest for 3-5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
  4. After the cake has cooled for 10-15 minutes, invert onto a plate, spread the pistachio filling over the top, and pour the chocolate sauce generously over it.
  5. Serve immediately or chill to set the chocolate sauce. Garnish with chopped pistachios before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Using hot coffee enhances the chocolate flavor. Bake the cake a day in advance for convenience. Allow cooling for 10-15 minutes to prevent crumbling.

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