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Dubai Chocolate Cake

Dubai Chocolate Cake: A Decadent Slice of Paradise

Experience the rich flavors of Dubai Chocolate Cake, a delightful dessert featuring layers of chocolate, crunchy pistachios, and silky chocolate sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layer
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with cake flour
  • 1.5 cups Granulated sugar Brown sugar can be used
  • 0.75 cups Unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed recommended
  • 1 tbsp Baking powder Ensure freshness
  • 1 tsp Baking soda Keep on hand for activation
  • 1 tsp Salt Sea salt recommended
  • 1 large Egg Use room temperature
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract Almond extract is a substitute
  • 1 cup Milk Almond milk is a dairy-free option
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable oil Melted coconut oil can be used
  • 0.5 cups Hot coffee Can swap with hot water or milk
For the Pistachio Filling
  • 1 cup Shredded phyllo dough (Kataifi) Can replace with crushed nuts
  • 0.25 cups Butter Use unsalted for control
  • 0.5 cups Pistachio cream Pistachio butter is a substitute
For the Chocolate Layer
  • 8 oz Milk or semi-sweet chocolate bar Choose high-quality chocolate
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Table cream can be used

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the dry ingredients. Add egg, vanilla, milk, oil, and coffee. Mix until smooth.
  3. While baking, melt butter and toast shredded phyllo dough in a pan. Mix with pistachio cream once cool.
  4. Chop the chocolate and combine with heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave and whisk to smooth.
  5. Spread the pistachio filling on the cake, drizzle with chocolate sauce, and garnish as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always use fresh ingredients and allow your cake to cool completely to maintain texture and flavor.

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