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Dubai Chocolate Cake with Pistachio Cream and Kataifi Topping

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A richly flavored chocolate cake topped with pistachio cream and crunchy kataifi, inspired by Middle Eastern desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Hot Coffee
  • 1 cup Shredded Phyllo Dough (Kataifi)
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Pistachio Cream
  • 8 oz Milk or Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • Crushed Pistachios for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8- or 9-inch cake pan thoroughly.
  2. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl until fully combined.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry mixture and whisk gently.
  4. Pour the hot coffee into the batter and stir until glossy.
  5. Pour the batter into the greased pan and bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  7. Toast the kataifi in a skillet with butter until golden brown.
  8. Prepare the filling by mixing toasted kataifi with pistachio cream.
  9. Make the ganache by melting chocolate with heavy cream until smooth.
  10. Assemble by spreading the pistachio cream mixture over the cooled cake and drizzling with ganache.
  11. Garnish with crushed pistachios on top.
  12. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream and pair with strong Arabic coffee or sweet mint tea.

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