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Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake

Indulge in Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake Delight

Discover the rich flavors of Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake, a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 eggs Eggs Provides moisture and structure.
  • ½ cup avocado oil Keeps the cake moist.
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness and balances tartness.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Forms the cake base.
  • 1 tsp baking powder Leavening agent.
  • ½ tsp baking soda Helps create fluffiness.
  • ½ tsp salt Enhances flavors.
  • ¼ tsp cardamom Adds a hint of spice.
For the Toppings
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped Brings freshness.
  • ¼ cup pistachio butter Adds creaminess and nuttiness.
  • 3 tbsp kataifi Provides crunch.
  • 1 tbsp butter Used to toast kataifi.
  • ½ cup chocolate For drizzling.

Equipment

  • 9-inch square baking pan
  • mixing bowls
  • microwave
  • Stirring spoon
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

How to Make Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
  2. Mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl; combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and sugar.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients by adding the eggs and avocado oil to the dry mixture; stir until fully incorporated.
  4. Chop and add the fresh strawberries to the batter, then gently stir them in.
  5. Prepare your baking pan by lining a 9-inch x 9-inch pan with parchment paper and spraying it with oil.
  6. Pour the cake batter into your prepared baking pan and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Cool the cake after removing it from the oven.
  8. Toast the kataifi in a medium pan over medium heat with the butter, stirring until golden brown.
  9. Combine the toasted kataifi with the pistachio butter and mix well.
  10. Spread the pistachio kataifi mixture evenly over the cooled strawberry cake.
  11. Chop the remaining fresh strawberries and scatter them on top.
  12. Melt the chocolate by chopping it and microwaving for 30 seconds, then stirring.
  13. Drizzle the melted chocolate generously over the strawberries.
  14. Enjoy your assembled Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: Top with a sprinkle of crushed pistachios for extra crunch!

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