Name: Easy Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 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 cardamom; 1/4 cup Pistachio butter; 3 tbsp kataifi; 1 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup fresh strawberries; 1/2 cup chocolate

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This Easy Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake consists of layers of a (dare I say it) moist strawberry cake topped with a pistachio kataifi pastry mixture, fresh strawberries, and melted chocolate.

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Delicious moist Dubai chocolate strawberry cake

Creamy, crunchy, and so darn delicious, this Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake was the star of the show when I made it over the weekend.

This Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake is inspired by the viral Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups, which seem to be just as popular as their counterpart, the viral Dubai Chocolate Bar.

However, if you happen to be wondering…

What are Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups?

These are decadent treats consisting of fresh strawberries that are smothered with a mixture of pistachio cream with toasted kataifi and melted chocolate and served in cups. They are basically Dubai chocolate covered strawberries!

These dessert cups taste so exotic. To me, the combined flavors of pistachio, chocolate, and strawberries are hard to resist. And these cups are so easy and quick to make, with a total time of around 5 to 8 minutes! This is heavenly for people like me with a sweet tooth that needs immediate gratification at times.

Getting back to this Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake…

I am currently nursing an adoration for everything Dubai Chocolate, so this cake is my spin on those Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cups.

This cake is made up of 4 layers.

The first layer is a delicious, one-bowl, fresh strawberry cake with a hint of cardamom. Studded with fresh strawberries, this cake is so easy to make.

The strawberry cake is topped with a second layer of homemade pistachio butter and toasted kataifi dough with a crunchy and creamy texture.

Then comes a third layer of fresh, juicy strawberries.

The next/fourth layer is a drizzle of melted chocolate.

This Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake is a delicious and light dessert that pairs well with a cup of coffee or a dessert wine.

Ingredients needed to make an easy moist tasty strawberry cake

What are the ingredients needed to make this Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake?

For this Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake, I used the first 9 ingredients listed below for the cake and the last 4 for the other layers. These ingredients are:

Eggs
Avocado Oil
Fresh Starwberries
Granulated Sugar
All-purpose flour
Baking Powder
Baking Soda
Salt
Cardamom
Pistachio Butter or pistachio cream
Butter
Kataifi
Good quality milk chocolate

Substitutions

Strawberry Cake
Similar to this Pumpkin Spice Cake recipe, this Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake is one that requires just a few pantry-staple ingredients. Even though eggs are currently not quite budget-friendly, I do not suggest substituting ingredients such as eggs or salt in this recipe. And I would strongly recommend fresh strawberries over frozen ones.

As for the other ingredients, avocado oil can be substituted with olive oil or canola oil. Granulated sugar could be replaced with a zero-calorie sweetener. All-purpose flour can be replaced with gluten-free flour. And, if you do not have any AP flour, baking powder, and baking soda, but have some self-raising flour, the self-raising flour can be substituted for the other three ingredients. I think cardamom pairs well with strawberries; however, if you do not have any on hand, then feel free to omit it.

Pistachio Kataifi Layer
This layer is a mix of my homemade pistachio butter and kataifi toasted with some butter. Kataifi, which is often described as being similar to shredded filo pastry, is a thin pastry that is popular in Middle Eastern desserts like Kunafa (AKA Knafeh). This FB Reel has an explanation as to the process of making kataifi. Kataifi pastry can be found on Amazon or at most Middle Eastern stores.

If you prefer, instead of homemade pistachio butter, you can use some pistachio cream or pistachio butter. If you are a Costco member, I have seen several social media posts that say that some Costco locations have large jars of Pisti brand pistachio cream for around $16!

I recently came across a container of premixed pistachio cream and kataifi on Amazon. It is on the pricey side, but if you plan on making many versions of Dubai Chocolate treats, then this might be an option for you.

Strawberry Layer
Fresh strawberries work best for this layer. Frozen strawberries, even when thawed out, tend to have more liquid that seems to seep out of them and into the other layers, making this a bit more goey than it’s intended to be.

Chocolate Layer
I used a milk chocolate bar for this layer, but dark chocolate, white chocolate, or semi-sweet chocolate chips can also be used. A chocolate ganache can also be substituted.

Mixing the dry ingredients together and chopping strawberries

Directions

Strawberry Cake Layer
For this layer, start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Then, using a spoon or whisk, mix together the dry ingredients such as the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cardamom, and sugar.

Mixing in the wet ingredients and strawberries

Then, add in the wet ingredients, such as the eggs and oil, and mix well.

Rinse and chop up the strawberries and add them into the batter and stir well.

Line a 9-inch x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, and spray it with oil or cooking spray.

Then, pour the cake batter into the parchment-lined baking pan and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let cool.

Moist and delicious strawberry cake with fresh strawberries

Pistachio Kataifi Layer
I added some kataif and butter to a medium pan and set it over a stovetop set to medium heat. I toasted the kataifi until it was golden brown. Then, I added some of my homemade pistachio butter into the crispy kataifi pastry and mixed them. Then, I added this to the top of the cooled strawberry cake using a butter knife.

Strawberry cake with pistachio kataifi topping

Strawberry Layer
I rinsed and chopped up some strawberries and added these on top of the pistachio kataifi layer.

Strawberry cake with pistachio kataifi topping and fresh strawberries

Chocolate Layer
For this layer, I added some milk chocolate to a microwave-safe dish and microwaved it for 30 seconds. If the chocolate hasn’t melted, microwave it for 20 to 30 seconds more. Stir the chocolate and drizzle the melted chocolate over the strawberries.

And this gorgeous and delicious cake is ready to enjoy!

Strawberry cake with pistachio kataifi, fresh strawberries, and melted chocolate

Variations

If you cannot find kataifi pastry, then this strawberry cake can be topped with some pistachio butter or pistachio cream and some chopped pistachios for a bit of a crunch.

This can be topped with strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, or a combination of your favorite berries. You could even add in some sliced bananas for an interesting twist. Then, this cake can be drizzled with melted chocolate or a rich chocolate ganache. Or, you could even use this 3-ingredient chocolate mousse as a topping!

The fresh strawberry cake can also be enjoyed as it is. It can also be enjoyed with some whipped topping or your favorite frosting.

A slice of Dubai chocolate strawberry cake

No matter how I have chosen to serve this Easy Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cake, it has been the perfect way to end a meal. And, sometimes (like this morning), the perfect way to start the day!

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Dubai Chocolate Stuffed Muffin Tops

These Dubai Chocolate Stuffed Muffin Tops are a decadent portable snack or dessert. This is a small batch recipe that results in 4 Chocolate muffin tops that are stuffed with homemade Dubai Chocolate Cups.

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Easy Dubai Chocolate Cups

Inspired by the viral Dubai Chocolate Bar, these easy Dubai Chocolate Cups are a treat that’s hard to resist. Sweet, crunchy, and creamy, these pistachio chocolate cups are made with only 4 ingredients.

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Dubai Chocolate Chia Pudding

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