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Dubai Chocolate Cake

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Dubai Chocolate Cake is a luxurious dessert featuring a moist chocolate base layered with a rich pistachio filling and topped with a silky chocolate ganache. Inspired by Middle Eastern flavors, it’s an elegant and indulgent treat perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch-processed)

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 large egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

1/2 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup hot coffee

For the pistachio filling:

2 cups shredded kataifi (phyllo dough), finely chopped

2 tbsp butter

1 cup pistachio cream

For the chocolate layer:

4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate

1/2 cup heavy cream (or 1 can table cream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add egg, vanilla extract, milk, and oil; whisk until smooth. Stir in hot coffee until well combined and silky.
  4. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10–15 minutes.
  5. Make the pistachio filling: In a skillet, toast kataifi with butter over medium heat until golden and crispy. Transfer to a bowl and fold in pistachio cream until evenly combined.
  6. Prepare the chocolate layer: Chop chocolate and place in a microwave-safe bowl with heavy cream. Microwave for 45 seconds, let sit for 3–5 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
  7. Assemble the cake: Spread the pistachio mixture evenly over the cooled cake. Pour warm chocolate ganache on top, smoothing with an offset spatula.
  8. Garnish with extra pistachio cream, toasted kataifi, or crushed pistachios. Serve slightly warm or chilled.

Notes

Replace coffee with hot water or milk if desired.

To enhance flavor, add 1 tsp cardamom or a few drops of rosewater to the batter.

If pistachio cream isn’t available, substitute hazelnut or almond spread.

Use dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for a richer topping.

Cool cake before topping to prevent melting layers.

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