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Dubai Chocolate Cake

Dubai Chocolate Cake
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Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Dubai Chocolate Cake! This delightful dessert features a moist chocolate base complemented by a luxurious pistachio filling and topped with a silky chocolate sauce. Perfect for celebrations, family gatherings, or simply treating yourself, this cake is both simple to prepare and irresistibly tasty. With its combination of chocolate and pistachios, every bite transports you to the heart of Dubai. Easy enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough to wow your guests, this cake is destined to become a 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)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup pistachio cream
  • 4 oz milk or semi-sweet chocolate bar
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your baking pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, milk, and vegetable oil; mix until combined.
  4. Stir in hot coffee until smooth. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  5. 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.
  6. For the chocolate sauce, combine chopped chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl; microwave until melted and smooth.
  7. Once the cake cools slightly, spread the pistachio mixture on top and drizzle with warm chocolate sauce.

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