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Dubai Chocolate Cake

Dubai Chocolate Cake
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If you’re craving a dessert that encapsulates warmth and indulgence, look no further than Dubai Chocolate Cake. This sumptuous treat features rich chocolate layers complemented by a buttery kataifi and pistachio filling, all topped with a decadent silky ganache. Inspired by the extravagance of Dubai’s dessert scene, this cake is perfect for family gatherings or a sweet escape from your daily routine. Once you experience its moist texture and harmonious flavors, it’s sure to become a beloved favorite in your 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

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add egg, vanilla extract, milk, and oil; mix until combined.
  4. Stir in hot coffee until smooth.
  5. Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool for 10–15 minutes in the pan.
  7. Toast kataifi with butter until golden brown.
  8. Combine toasted kataifi with pistachio cream.
  9. Prepare ganache by melting chocolate with heavy cream in the microwave; whisk until smooth.
  10. Spread the filling over the cooled cake and pour ganache on top.
  11. Garnish as desired before serving.

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