Name: Dubai Chocolate Roll Cake Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 50 min
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Ingredients: 1.25 cups pistachio cream; 3/4 cup toasted kataifi (made by sautéing 3/4 cup kataifi with 1 tablespoon butter); 1 cup chopped dark chocolate; 1/4 cup almond milk; 1.5 cups chocolate mousse; Optional: Pistachio kataifi bites for decoration

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Introduction

The Dubai Chocolate Roll Cake is a decadent dessert that combines rich chocolate flavors with a unique pistachio and kataifi crunch. This elegant roll cake is perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to something truly indulgent.

A chocolate roll cake sits on a white oval plate placed on a white marbled surface. The cake has two thick layers: a dark brown chocolate sponge cake tightly rolled with bright green pistachio cream filling inside, creating a spiral pattern. The outside is coated with smooth chocolate frosting and covered unevenly with a glossy dark chocolate ganache that drips slightly down the sides. On top, there are four round pistachio-coated balls lined up in the center, with crushed pistachio nuts scattered around them for decoration. The cake is partially sliced, showing the swirl inside. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1.25 cup pistachio cream
3/4 cup toasted kataifi (made by sautéing 3/4 cup kataifi with 1 tablespoon butter)
1 cup chopped dark chocolate
1/4 cup almond milk
1.5 cups chocolate mousse
Chocolate oat log cake (prepared separately, see instructions below)
Optional: pistachio kataifi bites and chopped pistachios for decoration

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the chocolate oat cake according to your usual recipe or instructions provided in the ingredients.
Step 2: While the chocolate oat cake cools, prepare the pistachio cream or pistachio butter.
Step 3: Toast the kataifi by sautéing it in 1 tablespoon of butter until golden and crisp.
Step 4: Mix the toasted kataifi into the pistachio cream or butter until well combined.
Step 5: Melt the chopped dark chocolate using a double boiler method: place the chocolate in a bowl over a pan of simmering water on medium heat. Stir continuously.
Step 6: Once melted, whisk in the almond milk until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
Step 7: Spread the chocolate ganache evenly over the cooled chocolate oat cake.
Step 8: Spoon the pistachio kataifi mixture over the ganache layer and smooth it out with the back of a spoon.
Step 9: Carefully roll the cake up with the fillings inside. Wrap the roll in plastic wrap and chill in the freezer for 1 hour or in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours.
Step 10: Once chilled, spread the chocolate mousse or your preferred chocolate buttercream over the outside of the roll.
Step 11: Warm any leftover chocolate ganache slightly and drizzle it over the cake. Decorate with pistachio kataifi bites and chopped pistachios.
Step 12: Slice and serve with coffee, tea, or almond milk for a delightful treat.

Tips & Variations

For a nut-free variation, substitute pistachio cream with a seed butter like sunflower seed butter and omit the chopped pistachios.
Use tempered chocolate for the ganache to achieve an extra glossy finish.
Chill the cake longer for easier slicing and cleaner rolls.
Try adding a hint of orange zest to the ganache for a citrus twist.

Storage

Store the Dubai Chocolate Roll Cake wrapped tightly in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Allow it to come to room temperature before serving for the best texture and flavor. Reheat any leftover ganache gently before drizzling if desired.

How to Serve

A rectangular chocolate cake sits on a white oval plate on a white marbled surface. The cake has three main layers: the base layer covered in smooth, light brown chocolate frosting, topped with a thick dark chocolate drizzle that cascades down the sides unevenly. On top of the dark chocolate layer, there are six round, green pistachio balls evenly spaced in a straight line along the cake’s length. Small chopped green pistachios are scattered around the balls and drizzle, adding texture and color contrast. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought pistachio cream?

Yes, store-bought pistachio cream can be used to save time. Just be sure to choose one with a smooth texture and natural flavor for best results.

Is kataifi hard to find or can I substitute it?

Kataifi is a shredded filo dough commonly available in Middle Eastern markets or specialty stores. If you can’t find it, crushed toasted phyllo or crispy shredded wheat cereal may be used as a substitute to mimic the crunch.