Kadayif brownie
Kadayif Brownie – rich chocolate cake with a crispy kadayif layer
If you love the combination of intense chocolate and the crispy texture of Middle Eastern desserts, this kadayif brownie recipe will surely steal your heart! This unique rich chocolate cake gains a new dimension thanks to the crispy kadayif layer.
This combination of classic brownie with an oriental touch of kadayif will delight both lovers of traditional baked goods and those who enjoy discovering new flavors. Perfect for special occasions, gatherings with friends, or simply with a cup of coffee when you crave something truly exceptional. Try it – this kadayif brownie will surely conquer your palate!
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Brownie cake with kadayif step-by-step recipe
If you like chocolate cakes and you’re eager to test new ideas and try new flavors, then you absolutely must try this recipe!
Kadayif brownie cake recipe with video
Wyposażenie
- Baking pan approximately 22/22 cm.
Składniki
brownie ingredients
- 200 g butter
- 200 g dark chocolate
- 200 g sugar (1 cup)
- 3 eggs (size L)
- 150 g all-purpose flour (1 cup)
ingredients for chocolate glaze
- 50 g dark chocolate
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon coffee (instant – optional)
składniki na warstwę kadayif
- approx 150 g kadayif
- ok 150 g Nutelli (or other chocolate-hazelnut spread)
Instrukcja
How to Make Kadayif Brownies Step by Step
Step 1 – Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (top and bottom heat) or 170°C (fan-assisted).
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper, or grease it with butter and dust lightly with flour.
Step 2 – How to Make the Brownie Batter
- In a saucepan, gently heat the butter together with the chopped chocolate.200 g butter, 200 g dark chocolate
- Warm the mixture, stirring from time to time, until smooth and fully melted.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and immediately add the sugar, stirring with a spoon until combined.200 g sugar
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing vigorously after each addition until the batter is glossy and smooth.3 eggs
- Finally, add the flour and mix just until incorporated.150 g all-purpose flour
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes.
- As soon as the brownie comes out of the oven, poke holes all over the surface with a fork or skewer and pour over the chocolate glaze.
Step 3 – How to Make the Chocolate Glaze
- While the brownies are baking, prepare the glaze. Heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan.100 ml heavy cream
- Once hot, add the chocolate and coffee (if using).50 g dark chocolate, 1 teaspoon coffee
- Stir until the chocolate is completely melted and the glaze is smooth and silky.
- Pour the glaze evenly over the top of the brownies.
Step 4 – How to Make the Kadayif Layer for the Brownies
- Spoon the Nutella or another chocolate-hazelnut spread into a small bowl and gently warm it up (for example, in the microwave) until it becomes smooth and pourable.ok 150 g Nutelli
- Transfer the kadayif pastry to a large bowl, add the warmed Nutella, and mix thoroughly until every strand is well coated.approx 150 g kadayif
- Spread the kadayif mixture over the brownies and smooth the top into an even layer.
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Why bake kadayif brownie?
My chocolate brownie cake today is a real hit. It’s extremely simple to prepare – you won’t even need a mixer – and it tastes and looks like it came from the best pastry shop. With very little effort and time, you get a cake that no one will be indifferent to! The rich chocolate, moist brownie tastes excellent in combination with the oriental, crispy shredded pastry – kadayif. The cake will be perfect not only for a weekend dessert but also for special occasions and holidays. Be sure to save this recipe for later!
What is kadayif?
Quoting Google – Kadayif originates from Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisine, and is particularly popular in Turkey and Greece (where it is more commonly called – kataifi). It is a type of thin, stringy dough that forms the base of many traditional desserts. The dough is crispy and essentially rather tasteless on its own. Therefore, it is best mixed with a sweet, sticky mass – such as honey, or various chocolate and pistachio creams.
I bought my kadayif dough at Lidl, but due to its growing popularity in Poland (thanks to Dubai chocolate), it can be found in larger supermarkets, and without any problem in online stores – for example, on Allegro.
Ingredients necessary for baking brownie cake
To make this chocolate cake with kadayif, you will only need a few basic ingredients (besides kadayif dough), which you can easily get in any store. Below is a shortened list of the products I used and possible substitutes.
- chocolate – use dark or semi-sweet chocolate here (I don’t recommend milk chocolate, because the cake will be too sweet – unless you like very sweet cakes ;)
- butter – I used extra 82% butter, but you can ultimately replace it with a butter blend or vegetable butter
- whipping cream – I used 30% UHT cream and calculated the cake’s calorie content for it; you can ultimately also use 36% cream
- nutella – it can be the original spread, but you can easily use its substitutes available at Lidl (if you live in Europe), or you can also “go wild” and use pistachio cream :)
How to store chocolate cake with kadayif?
After baking and completely cooling, transfer the cake to an airtight container with a lid. This will keep the brownie fresh longer and prevent the kadayif layer from drying out. You don’t need to keep it in the refrigerator. Room temperature is perfectly sufficient.
How many kcal does kadayif brownie cake have?
In the table below the recipe, I provided the calorie content for 100g of the cake (using the products I used). If you divide the cake into approximately 16 equal pieces, each will have around 370 kcal (carbohydrates – 41g, fats – 21g, proteins – 5g).
So, do you already smell that chocolate and crispy kadayif wafting through the kitchen? This combination of flavors can truly delight – intensely chocolatey, delicately moist brownie with a wonderfully crunchy, chocolatey kadayif layer is a dessert you simply must try!
If you try this kadayif brownies recipe, be sure to let me know in the comments how it turned out – I’d love to see your photos and hear your thoughts!
Feel free to share the recipe with your friends and family too – maybe they’ll fall in love with this oriental-meets-chocolate combination just as much as I did.
Don’t forget to check out the preparation video and the step-by-step photos, which will guide you through the entire process stress-free. And if you enjoy these kinds of flavor pairings, make sure to explore my other chocolate dessert recipes as well.
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The recipe includes step-by-step photos and a preparation video, so you can easily recreate this impressive cake in your own kitchen. Give these kadayif brownies a try and discover a new, oriental-inspired take on chocolate indulgence.