Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Dubai with our rich and moist Dubai Chocolate Cake. This luxurious dessert features a decadent chocolate base layered with a buttery kataifi-pistachio filling, topped with a silky ganache that drizzles beautifully down the sides. Perfect for any celebration or a sweet treat after dinner, this cake offers an exciting combination of textures—from the soft, velvety cake to the crispy kataifi layer. Impress your guests or simply treat yourself to this gourmet delight that captures the essence of Middle Eastern desserts. With easy-to-follow instructions and accessible ingredients, baking this showstopper is a breeze!
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), finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup pistachio cream
- 4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate bar
- ½ cup heavy cream or table cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil; mix until smooth. Stir in hot coffee.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before adding toppings.
- Toast kataifi with butter until golden; mix with pistachio cream.
- For ganache, microwave chocolate and heavy cream; whisk until smooth.
- Assemble by spreading the pistachio mixture over the cake and drizzling ganache on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 117g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use high-quality cocoa for richer flavor. Let your cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting. Experiment with flavors by adding orange zest or espresso powder.