Inspired by the Dubai chocolate bars that have taken social media by storm in recent months, this indulgent bake combines rich chocolate layer cake, a decadent drizzle of ganache, and a crunchy, nutty filling.In the original Dubai chocolate bar, a filling is made with shredded phyllo dough, or kataifi, that is toasted to golden brown and mixed with pistachio cream and tahini.In our iteration, we first created a candied pistachio brittle that doubles as the base of the creamy filling and as a crunchy decoration for the cake.

Dubai Chocolate Layer Cake Print Recipe Pin Recipe Makes 1 (8-inch) cake Ingredients  ½ cup (113 grams) unsalted butter¾ cup (64 grams) Dutch process cocoa powder1¾ cups (385 grams) firmly packed dark brown sugar1 cup (240 grams) hot brewed coffee¾ cup (180 grams) whole buttermilk2 large eggs (100 grams), lightly beaten2 teaspoons (8 grams) vanilla extract1½ cups (188 grams) all-purpose flour2 teaspoons (10 grams) baking powder½ teaspoon (2.5 grams) baking soda½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) kosher saltPistachio Kataifi Filling (recipe follows)Chocolate Buttercream (recipe follows)Chocolate Ganache (recipe follows)Garnish: crushed reserved candied pistachio brittle InstructionsPreheat oven to 325°F (170°C).Spray 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with baking spray with

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