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Dubai Chocolate Cake

Decadent Dubai Chocolate Cake That's Easy to Make at Home

Enjoy this rich and luxurious Dubai Chocolate Cake, perfect for any celebration and adaptable for vegan and gluten-free diets.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on the chocolate's bitterness.
  • ¾ cup Cocoa Powder Try dark cocoa for an intense experience.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Crucial for a light texture.
  • ½ tsp Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 large Eggs Swap with flaxseed meal or applesauce for a vegan alternative.
  • 1 cup Milk Plant-based milk works well for vegans.
  • ½ cup Vegetable Oil Melted coconut oil can add flavor.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Almond extract can provide an interesting twist.
For the Frosting
  • 1 cup Chocolate Ganache Optional topping; use dairy or vegan chocolate.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking pans with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredient mix into the wet mixture and stir gently until just combined.
  5. Evenly divide the batter between the prepared round cake pans and smooth the tops.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool for about 10 minutes before inverting onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Frost the cooled cakes with chocolate ganache or your choice of frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure cakes are completely cool before frosting to prevent melting.

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