Description
Indulge in the decadent delight of Dubai Chocolate Cake, a luxurious dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with a unique layer of buttery kataifi and pistachio filling. This moist cake is topped with silky ganache, making it perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to cozy nights at home. The irresistible combination of textures and flavors promises to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or simply treating yourself, this delightful chocolate masterpiece is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9’’ baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil to the dry ingredients; mix until combined.
- Stir in hot coffee until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes before removing.
- Toast chopped kataifi with butter until golden; mix with pistachio cream.
- Prepare ganache by melting chocolate with heavy cream; whisk until smooth.
- Spread the pistachio mixture on the cooled cake and pour ganache over it.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg