Description
Dubai Chocolate Cake is a rich, moist chocolate cake layered with buttery kataifi-pistachio filling and finished with silky ganache. A luxurious treat inspired by the indulgent chocolate desserts of Dubai.
Ingredients
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
1. Preheat and Prep Pan
Preheat oven to 350℉. Grease a 9’’ square or round baking pan and set aside.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
Add egg, vanilla, milk, and oil to the bowl and whisk to combine.
4. Incorporate Hot Coffee
Pour in hot coffee and mix until the batter is smooth.
5. Bake the Cake
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
6. Cool the Cake
Allow the cake to cool completely for at least 10–15 minutes.
7. Toast Kataifi for Filling
In a large pan, toast chopped kataifi with butter over medium heat until golden and crisp. Transfer to bowl.
8. Mix Pistachio Cream
Add pistachio cream to kataifi and mix gently to combine.
9. Prepare Chocolate Layer
Chop chocolate and add it with cream to a microwave-safe bowl.
10. Melt and Whisk Ganache
Microwave for 45 seconds. Let sit 3–5 minutes, then whisk until smooth.
11. Assemble Cake Layers
Spread the pistachio mixture evenly on the cooled cake. Pour ganache over the top.
12. Garnish the Cake
Add a drizzle of pistachio cream or top with toasted kataifi and crushed pistachios.
13. 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 cake is fully cooled before layering or the ganache may melt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 481
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 314mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 34mg