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Dubai Chocolate Cake

Irresistible Dubai Chocolate Cake with Pistachio Delight

Experience the Luxurious Dubai Chocolate Cake, a moist dessert with chocolate and pistachio flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cups all-purpose flour Consider gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 1 cups granulated sugar No direct substitutes recommended.
  • 3/4 cups unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed is preferred.
  • 1 tsp baking powder Always check for freshness.
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg Flax egg can be used as a vegan substitute.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Opt for pure rather than imitation.
  • 1 cups milk Dairy-free alternatives like almond or oat milk can be swapped.
  • 1/2 cups vegetable oil Melted coconut oil or butter can be used as substitutes.
  • 1 cups hot coffee Can be replaced with hot water or milk.
For the Pistachio Filling
  • 1 cups shredded phyllo dough (kataifi) No direct substitute available.
  • 1/4 cups butter Clarified butter can be used.
  • 1/2 cups pistachio cream Almond or hazelnut spreads can be used as alternatives.
For the Chocolate Layer
  • 4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate bar Use high-quality chocolate.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round or square baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Pan for toasting
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Add egg, vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil until smooth, then mix in hot coffee.
  3. Bake for about 25 minutes and check for doneness with a toothpick. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  4. Toast shredded phyllo dough with butter until golden brown. Mix in pistachio cream.
  5. Melt chocolate with heavy cream in the microwave until smooth.
  6. Spread the pistachio filling on the cooled cake, then pour chocolate ganache on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before adding layers. Use high-quality chocolate for the ganache.

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