Description
Indulge in this decadent Dubai Chocolate Cake, a rich and moist chocolate cake layered with a buttery kataifi-pistachio filling and topped with silky ganache. Inspired by the luxurious desserts of Dubai, this cake is the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder (preferably Dutch processed)
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
For the Pistachio Filling:
2 cups shredded phyllo dough (kataifi), finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup pistachio cream
For the Ganache:
4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate bar
½ cup heavy cream or table cream
Instructions
Preheat and Prep Pan: Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a 9-inch square or round baking pan and set aside.
Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add Wet Ingredients: Add egg, vanilla, milk, and oil to the bowl and whisk to combine.
Incorporate Hot Coffee: Pour in hot coffee and mix until the batter is smooth.
Bake the Cake: Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool completely for at least 10-15 minutes.
Toast Kataifi for Filling: In a large pan, toast chopped kataifi with butter over medium heat until golden and crisp. Transfer to a bowl.
Mix Pistachio Cream: Add pistachio cream to kataifi and mix gently to combine.
Prepare Chocolate Layer: Chop chocolate and add it with cream to a microwave-safe bowl.
Melt and Whisk Ganache: Microwave for 45 seconds. Let sit 3-5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
Assemble Cake Layers: Spread the pistachio mixture evenly on the cooled cake. Pour ganache over the top.
Garnish the Cake: Add a drizzle of pistachio cream or top with toasted kataifi and crushed pistachios.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm for a gooey bite, or chill slightly for a firmer slice
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for best results—Ghirardelli, Milka, or Cadbury melt beautifully.
Table cream offers a richer ganache, but heavy cream works well too.
Make sure the cake is fully cooled before layering, or the ganache may melt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
