No Bake Chocolate Cake: The Indulgent Treat You Can’t Resist
This No Bake Chocolate Cake is an easy and indulgent treat that you can’t resist, ready in minutes without the need for an oven.
Equipment
- 9 inch springform pan
- food processor
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Biscuit Base
- 800 g Morning Coffee/Petit Beurre biscuits
- 50 g cocoa powder
- 100 g sugar
- 250 g butter melted
- 60 ml milk
- 100 g mixed nuts optional
Chocolate Ganache
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 200 g chocolate finely chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Lightly grease a 9 inch springform pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a food processor crush all the biscuits while leaving also a good amount of biscuits bigger.
- In a large bowl, add the crushed biscuits, chopped nuts, cocoa powder, melted butter, sugar and milk. Combine together until you get a sticky mixture.
- Place the mixture into the pan, and press it down to create an even layer. Store in the fridge while making the ganache.
- Chop finely the chocolate and place in a bowl. Gently heat the heavy cream on medium heat until it starts to simmer. Pour the cream over the chocolate and let it rest for about 3 minutes. Stir until completely combined.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the chocolate biscuit base in the pan. Spread it evenly to create a smooth layer.
- Store in the fridge for about 6 hours or overnight, so that the cake sets well.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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