dubai chocolate cake

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Dubai Chocolate Cake

The key to slicing this cake is to use a sharp serrated knife. Another tip for cutting cake is to use a damp cloth to wipe the knife in between each cut for the cleanest pieces.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 cups baking cocoa
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup hot water or strong brewed coffee
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cups shredded phyllo dough (kataifi)
  • 1 cup pistachio cream
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 5 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 cup baking cocoa
  • 3/4 cup 2% milk
  • crushed pistachios, for garnish

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