Dubai Chocolate Cake
Dubai Chocolate Cake is a easy Middle Eastern recipe that serves 2. 210 calories per serving. Recipe by Patrick Zeinali on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 2 min | Total: 12 min
Cost: $1.20 total, $0.60 per serving
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup Chocolate (semi‑sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate bar)
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened, cut into small pieces)
- 1 large Egg (room‑temperature)
Instructions
Measure Chocolate and Butter
Place 1/4 cup of chocolate and 2 tablespoons of butter into a microwave‑safe bowl.
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Melt Chocolate‑Butter Mixture
Microwave on high for 60 seconds, then stir. If not fully melted, microwave in 15‑second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth.
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Add the Egg
Crack the egg into the melted mixture and whisk vigorously until fully incorporated and the batter is glossy.
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Second Microwave Blast
Return the bowl to the microwave and cook on high for 60 seconds. The cake should be set on the edges but still slightly soft in the centre.
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Cool and Serve
Let the cake cool for 2‑3 minutes, then run a spatula around the edges and invert onto a plate. Serve warm, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or a scoop of ice‑cream.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 210
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 20 g
- Fat
- 14 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑Free
Allergens: Egg, Dairy
Last updated: April 15, 2026








