Dubai Chocolate Cake is a luxurious dessert that brings together rich chocolate flavors, aromatic pistachio cream, and crunchy kataifi. With a moist, tender cake base infused with hot coffee, it’s topped with a pistachio mixture and finished off with a silky chocolate sauce for an indulgent treat that’s perfect for special occasions or a decadent afternoon delight.
Dubai Chocolate Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
- 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)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup pistachio cream
- 4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate bar
- ½ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil; mix until combined.
- Stir in hot coffee until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- While the cake bakes, melt butter in a pan over medium heat and add chopped kataifi. Stir until golden brown. Mix with pistachio cream gently.
- For the chocolate sauce, combine chopped chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until melted and smooth.
- Once the cake cools slightly, spread the pistachio mixture on top and drizzle with warm chocolate sauce.
Health Benefits:
This dessert provides a small amount of healthy fats and protein from pistachio cream and olive oil, along with antioxidants from dark chocolate. However, due to its high sugar content and rich ingredients, it’s best enjoyed in moderation.
