Heavenly Dubai Chocolate Cake for Divine Celebrations

Indulge in the rich flavors of Dubai Chocolate Cake, perfect for any celebration.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 1

Servings: 12 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake Layers

1.5 cups all-purpose flour can be swapped with gluten-free flour
1 cup granulated sugar brown sugar can be used for caramel flavor
0.75 cups unsweetened cocoa powder preferably Dutch-processed
1 tsp baking powder ensure it's fresh
0.5 tsp baking soda omit if using self-raising flour
0.5 tsp salt enhances flavor
1 large egg can replace with flaxseed meal for vegan option
1 tsp vanilla extract use pure extract
0.75 cups milk almond or oat milk can substitute
0.5 cups vegetable oil can replace with melted butter
1 cup hot coffee can substitute with hot water or milk

For the Pistachio Filling

1 cup kataifi (shredded phyllo dough) can be replaced with finely chopped phyllo
0.25 cups butter use plant-based butter for dairy-free
0.5 cups pistachio cream can substitute with homemade pistachio paste

For the Chocolate Topping

8 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate bar avoid chocolate chips
0.5 cups heavy cream table cream preferred

Equipment

9-inch round baking pan
Mixing bowls
Whisk
Spatula
Microwave-safe bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
In another bowl, combine egg, vanilla, milk, and oil, then mix in hot coffee.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry and mix until just combined. Pour into the pan.
Bake for 25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for a few minutes.
Toast kataifi in butter until golden, then mix with pistachio cream.
Melt chocolate with heavy cream in the microwave until smooth.
Spread pistachio filling on cooled cake and pour the chocolate topping over it.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 5gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To enhance flavor, pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Refrigerate for better flavor enhancement before serving.

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