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Dubai Chocolate King Cake

It's Carnival and what better way than to make this Dubai Chocolate King Cake. The pistachio filling is a new twist on the traditional king cake.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9
Calories 592 kcal

Ingredients
  

King Cake Dough

  • 1-1/2 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/3 cup plus 1/2 tsp sugar, divided
  • 1/3 cup warm water(105°F to 110°F)
  • 1/2 cup plain sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 3-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp josher salt
  • 6 tbs cold unsalted butter, cubed and softened

Pistachio Filling

  • 150 grams pistachio butter or pistachio paste
  • 15 gram tahini
  • big pinch of salt
  • 125 grams Kataifi pastry
  • 50 grams unsalted butter

Chocolate Spread

  • 1-2/3 cups chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
  • 2 tbs unsalted butter
  • 3 tbs warm whole milk
  • 1 tbs unsweetened cocoa powder

Chocolate Glaze

  • 8 tbs heavy whipping cream
  • 100 grams semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1 tbs unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • purple colored sugar
  • green colored sugar
  • gold colored sugar

Instructions
 

    1. In a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine yeast, ½ teaspoon sugar, and ⅓ cups warm water. Let stand until mixture is foamy, about 7 minutes.
    2. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, vanilla, eggs, and egg yolk. Add to yeast mixture. Beat at low speed until combined, about 1 minute.
    3. With the mixer off, add flour, salt, and remaining ⅓ cup sugar. Beat at medium-low speed until most of the dry ingredients are moistened. Increase mixer speed to medium; beat for 2 minutes Add butter; beat until combined, about 2 minutes. Scrape out dough onto a lightly floured surface (dough will be sticky), and gently knead 4 or 5 times.
    4. Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let stand in warm, draft-free place (75℉) until doubled in size, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
    1. In a small bowl, add the pistachio, tahini, and big pinch of salt and mix well. Set aside.
    2. Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Once melted, add the Kataifi and toast it until light golden brown. This should take about 6-8 minutes. Remove from heat and place in a bowl. Add in the pistachio mixture and combine well.
    1. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1⅔ cups chopped chocolate and 2 tablespoons butter. Microwave on medium for 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in warm milk and cocoa.
    1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    2. Punch King Cake Dough down. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 17 x 16-inch rectangle.
    3. Spread in a thin layer of chocolate filling over dough.
    4. Add Kataifi filling on top of chocolate and spread to cover chocolate.
    5. Starting with one short side, roll up dough, and pinch seams to seal. Gently place on a prepared pan, seam side down. Form a ring, and pinch ends together to seal. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75℉) until doubled in size, about 45 minutes
    6. Preheat the oven to 325℉.
    7. Uncover cake. Using kitchen scissors, make 7 (¼-inch) deep cuts in top of dough. Bake until golden brown, about 30 minutes, lightly covering with foil during the last 5 minutes of baking to prevent excess browning, if necessary. Let cool completely on a wire rack. Transfer to a serving platter.
    1. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 6 tablespoons heavy cream, 100 grams chocolate, and 1 tablespoon butter. Microwave on medium for 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving in 30-seconds intervals; stirring between each, until chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Add remaining 2 tablespoons cream if needed. Spread over cake. Sprinkle with colored sugars. Let stand until glaze is set.
Keyword chocolate, pistachio