Indulge in Luxurious Dubai Chocolate Cake Bliss

This Dubai Chocolate Cake beautifully blends rich chocolate with pistachio filling, promising an indulgent experience that's perfect for any celebration.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 25

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 1 10

Servings: 8 slices

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cake

1 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with cake flour for softer texture
1 cup Granulated Sugar can be replaced with coconut sugar
1/2 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder use Dutch-processed for deeper taste
1 tsp Baking Powder ensure it’s fresh for best results
1/2 tsp Baking Soda can be substituted with additional baking powder
1/2 tsp Salt no substitutions needed
1 large Egg can replace with a flax egg for vegan option
1 tsp Vanilla Extract use pure extract for superior quality
1 cup Milk substitute with almond milk for dairy-free version
1/2 cup Vegetable Oil can use melted coconut oil
1 cup Hot Coffee substitute with hot water or hot milk

For the Pistachio Filling

1 cup Shredded Phyllo Dough (Kataifi) can replace with finely chopped nuts
1/4 cup Butter use vegan butter for dairy-free recipe
1/2 cup Pistachio Cream substitute with smooth peanut butter

For the Chocolate Layer

1 cup Milk or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar use high-quality chocolate for best results
1/2 cup Heavy Cream or Table Cream table cream is traditional for richness

Equipment

9-inch square or round baking pan
Large mixing bowl
Skillet
microwave-safe bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch pan.
Whisk together Flour, Sugar, Cocoa, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, and Salt. Then mix in Egg, Vanilla, Milk, and Oil. Stir in Coffee and pour into the pan. Bake for 25 minutes.
Toast the Kataifi in a skillet with Butter until golden. Mix with Pistachio Cream and let it cool.
Melt the Chocolate and Heavy Cream in a microwave until smooth.
Spread the Pistachio Filling over the cooled cake, then pour the Ganache over the top.
Garnish with pistachio sauce, toasted kataifi, and crushed pistachios before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Measure flour carefully to avoid a dense cake. Allow baked cake to cool before assembly for best results.

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