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🍫💚 Dubai Chocolate Layer Cake

Name: 🍫💚 Dubai Chocolate Layer Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: For the Chocolate Cake Layers; 1½ cups (6.8 oz / 190 g) all-purpose flour; 1¼ cups (3.5 oz / 100 g) unsweetened cocoa powder; ¾ cup (5.3 oz / 150 g) granulated sugar; ¾ cup (5.3 oz / 150 g) packed brown sugar; 1½ tsp baking powder; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 2 large eggs; 1 cup (8 fl oz / 240 ml) whole milk; ¾ cup (6 fl oz / 180 ml) neutral oil; 1 tsp vanilla extract; ¼ cup (2 fl oz / 60 ml) hot brewed coffee or espresso; For the Crunchy Pistachio Filling; 1 cup (10.6 oz / 300 g) Nuuva Pistachio Spread; 2 cups kataifi pastry, finely chopped; 3 tbsp (1.5 oz / 42 g) unsalted butter; 2 tbsp tahini (optional); For the Chocolate Frosting; 1 cup (8 oz / 225 g) unsalted butter, softened; ½ cup (1.5 oz / 40 g) cocoa powder; 5 cups (20 oz / 565 g) powdered sugar; ¾ cup (6 fl oz / 180 ml) milk or heavy cream; For Decoration; Melted dark chocolate; Chopped pistachios; Toasted kataifi (optional)

Inspired by the viral Dubai Chocolate sensation, this showstopping layer cake combines ultra-moist chocolate cake, a crunchy pistachio kataifi filling, and silky chocolate frosting. Every slice delivers the perfect contrast of rich chocolate, creamy pistachio spread, and crispy toasted kataifi.

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🍫💚 Dubai Chocolate Layer Cake

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Cuisine

International

Author:

Daniela Lugo

Servings

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

35 minutes

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Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cake Layers
1½ cups (6.8 oz / 190 g) all-purpose flour
1¼ cups (3.5 oz / 100 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
¾ cup (5.3 oz / 150 g) granulated sugar
¾ cup (5.3 oz / 150 g) packed brown sugar
1½ tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp fine sea salt
2 large eggs
1 cup (8 fl oz / 240 ml) whole milk
¾ cup (6 fl oz / 180 ml) neutral oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup (2 fl oz / 60 ml) hot brewed coffee or espresso
For the Crunchy Pistachio Filling
1 cup (10.6 oz / 300 g) Nuuva Pistachio Spread
2 cups kataifi pastry, finely chopped
3 tbsp (1.5 oz / 42 g) unsalted butter
2 tbsp tahini (optional)
For the Chocolate Frosting
1 cup (8 oz / 225 g) unsalted butter, softened
½ cup (1.5 oz / 40 g) cocoa powder
5 cups (20 oz / 565 g) powdered sugar
¾ cup (6 fl oz / 180 ml) milk or heavy cream
For Decoration
Melted dark chocolate
Chopped pistachios
Toasted kataifi (optional)

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Directions

Step 1: Bake the Chocolate Cake

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Add the eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla extract.
Mix until smooth and fully incorporated.
Slowly stir in the hot coffee.
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 2: Prepare the Crunchy Pistachio Filling

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
Add the kataifi and cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring constantly until golden brown and crispy.
Transfer to a bowl and allow it to cool completely.
Add the Nuuva Pistachio Spread and tahini (if using).
Gently fold until all the kataifi is coated while maintaining its crunchy texture.

Step 3: Make the Chocolate Frosting

Beat the softened butter for 2 minutes until light and creamy.
Gradually add the cocoa powder, powdered sugar, and milk in alternating additions.
Mix on low speed until combined.
Increase to high speed and beat for an additional 2 minutes until fluffy and smooth.

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

Place the first cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate.
Pipe a ring of chocolate frosting around the outer edge to create a barrier.
Spread the crunchy pistachio kataifi filling evenly inside the frosting ring.
Place the second cake layer on top.
Frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining chocolate frosting.

Step 5: Decorate

Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the top, allowing some to drip down the sides.
Sprinkle with chopped pistachios.
Garnish with toasted kataifi for an authentic Dubai Chocolate finish.

Step 6: Chill & Serve

Refrigerate for 30 minutes before slicing.
Slice and enjoy the contrast of moist chocolate cake, creamy pistachio filling, and crunchy kataifi.

Recipe Note

Chef’s Note

What makes this cake unforgettable is the texture. The moist chocolate sponge provides the perfect foundation for the crispy toasted kataifi and rich pistachio filling. Inspired by the viral Dubai Chocolate bars, this cake delivers the same luxurious combination of creamy, crunchy, nutty, and chocolatey flavors in every bite.

For maximum crunch, toast the kataifi thoroughly and allow it to cool completely before mixing it with the pistachio spread. This preserves the signature texture that has made Dubai Chocolate desserts famous worldwide.

✨ Rich chocolate. Crunchy kataifi. Creamy pistachio filling. A truly spectacular dessert that brings the Dubai Chocolate experience to a whole new level. 💚🍫🌰🍰

🍫💚 Dubai Chocolate Layer Cake

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Directions

Step 1: Bake the Chocolate Cake

Step 2: Prepare the Crunchy Pistachio Filling

Step 3: Make the Chocolate Frosting

Step 4: Assemble the Cake

Step 5: Decorate

Step 6: Chill & Serve

Recipe Note

Chef’s Note