Easy Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake Recipe
This Easy Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake is a decadent layered dessert featuring a moist strawberry-infused cake base, topped with a crunchy pistachio kataifi layer, fresh strawberries, and a smooth drizzle of melted milk chocolate. Inspired by Middle Eastern flavors with cardamom and pistachio butter, this cake combines texture and flavor for a delightful treat perfect for celebrations or indulgent snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Strawberry Cake Layer
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup avocado oil
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground cardamom
Pistachio Kataifi Layer
- 1/4 cup pistachio butter
- 3 tbsp kataifi pastry
- 1 tbsp butter
Topping
- ½ cup fresh strawberries, chopped
- ½ cup milk chocolate (bar), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dry Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and granulated sugar thoroughly to combine all dry ingredients.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and avocado oil until well combined. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix to create a smooth batter.
- Add Strawberries: Rinse and chop 1 cup of fresh strawberries, then fold them gently into the cake batter evenly.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Line a 9-inch by 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray or grease the surface to prevent sticking.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the strawberry batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and allow the cake to cool completely.
- Toast Kataifi Pastry: In a medium skillet or pan over medium heat on the stovetop, add the kataifi pastry and butter. Toast the kataifi, stirring frequently, until it turns golden brown and crisp.
- Combine with Pistachio Butter: Remove the toasted kataifi from heat and mix in the pistachio butter thoroughly to evenly coat the strands.
- Layer the Kataifi on Cake: Spread the pistachio-kataifi mixture evenly over the cooled strawberry cake layer using a butter knife or spatula.
- Add Fresh Strawberry Layer: Rinse and chop the remaining ½ cup fresh strawberries and scatter them evenly over the pistachio kataifi layer.
- Melt Chocolate: Place chopped milk chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. If not fully melted, continue microwaving in 20-30 second increments, stirring well until smooth.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the strawberry topping to finish the cake decoration.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let the chocolate set slightly before slicing. Your Easy Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake is now ready to enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure the cake is completely cooled before adding the kataifi layer to prevent wilting.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- If kataifi pastry is not available, shredded phyllo dough can be used as a substitute.
- Adjust sugar based on sweetness preference or the ripeness of strawberries.
- For an extra moist cake, consider adding a tablespoon of yogurt or milk to the batter.
- If you don’t have pistachio butter, finely ground pistachios mixed with a bit of melted butter can work as an alternative.
- Be careful not to burn the kataifi when toasting—it can brown quickly.
Keywords: strawberry cake, pistachio kataifi, chocolate drizzle, Middle Eastern dessert, cardamom cake, easy chocolate strawberry cake
