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Dubai Chocolate Cake

Heavenly Dubai Chocolate Cake with Pistachio Surprise

Indulge in this delightful Dubai Chocolate Cake, featuring rich layers of moist chocolate cake and a unique pistachio filling.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-processed for smoother taste
  • 1 tsp Baking powder
  • 1 tsp Baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 large egg Flaxseed egg for vegan option
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Almond extract can be used
  • 1 cup Milk Almond or oat milk for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil Melted butter for richer taste
  • 1 cup Hot coffee Hot water or milk as alternatives
For the Pistachio Filling
  • 1 cup Shredded phyllo dough (Kataifi) Finely chopped nuts as alternative
  • 1/4 cup Butter Margarine as non-dairy alternative
  • 1/2 cup Pistachio cream Almond butter or other nut pastes as substitutes
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Milk or semi-sweet chocolate bar High-quality chocolate recommended
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream Coconut cream for dairy-free option

Equipment

  • 9-inch round baking pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe Bowl
  • medium pan
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, milk, and oil, mixing until smooth, then stir in the hot coffee.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  5. In a medium pan, melt the butter, add the Kataifi, and toast until golden brown. Mix in the pistachio cream.
  6. Melt the chocolate with heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
  7. Spread the pistachio filling over the cooled cake and drizzle with the melted chocolate.
  8. Garnish with crushed pistachios or pistachio syrup before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before adding the pistachio filling for better texture.

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