Description
Indulge in the luxurious delight of Dubai Chocolate Cake, a dessert that marries rich chocolate with exotic Middle Eastern flavors. This cake features moist layers infused with coffee and topped with a creamy pistachio filling, creating a unique treat that impresses at any celebration. Perfect for birthdays or special occasions, its elegant presentation and decadent taste will leave your guests craving more. With easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is accessible for bakers of all skill levels, ensuring you can achieve bakery-quality results at home.
Ingredients
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- 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 the oven to 350°F and grease a baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, milk, and oil; mix until smooth. Stir in hot coffee.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes.
- For the pistachio filling, cook shredded phyllo dough in butter until golden brown; mix with pistachio cream.
- Melt chocolate with heavy cream in the microwave; whisk until smooth.
- Once the cake cools slightly, layer with pistachio mixture and pour chocolate sauce over.
- Garnish as desired and serve warm or chilled.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg