Ingredients
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- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup crushed pistachios (for filling)
- 1 cup chocolate sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water until well combined (batter will be thin). Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes in pans, then remove to wire racks to cool completely.
- Once cooled, layer one cake with crushed pistachios and a layer of chocolate sauce, then place the second cake on top. Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top and garnish with more pistachios if desired.
- Serve and enjoy the indulgent flavors of Dubai!
Notes
Use room-temperature eggs and milk for even mixing. Don’t skip the boiling water for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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