Dubai Chocolate Bar Cupcakes with Kunafa Crunch
Decadent chocolate cupcakes inspired by the luxurious Dubai chocolate bar, topped with a silky chocolate ganache and a crunchy, buttery kunafa topping for an unforgettable Middle Eastern dessert experience.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 oz dark chocolate chopped, for ganache
- 0.5 cup heavy cream for ganache
- 1 cup kunafa dough shredded phyllo, for crunch topping
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter melted, for kunafa topping
- 2 tbsp pistachios finely chopped, for garnish
Notes
Storage: Store cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. Make-Ahead: Bake cupcakes and make ganache up to 2 days ahead; assemble with kunafa crunch just before serving for optimal freshness. Variations: Substitute dark chocolate with milk chocolate for a sweeter profile, or add a pinch of cardamom to the batter for extra Middle Eastern flair. Serving Suggestion: Pair with Arabic coffee or mint tea for a complete dessert experience.