Dubai Chocolate Earthquake Cake with Pistachio & Kataifi Crunch: Discover the Secret Recipe That Will Impress!
A decadent chocolate cake topped with a crunchy pistachio and kataifi layer, perfect for impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 cup kataifi pastry, shredded
- ½ cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add buttermilk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and mix until smooth.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the kataifi crunch by mixing shredded kataifi pastry with melted butter and chopped pistachios.
- Once the cake is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Top the cake with the kataifi crunch mixture and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the kataifi is evenly distributed for a crunchy texture.
- Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for added indulgence.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.