Description
A rich, no-bake chocolate layer cake with velvety ganache topping. This indulgent dessert requires just 15 minutes of prep and refrigeration for a moist, chocolatey treat.
Ingredients
Dark Chocolate
10 oz (70% cacao recommended)
Heavy Cream
1 cup (substitute canned coconut milk)
Milk
1/2 cup (use oat or almond milk)
Granulated Sugar
1/3 cup (reduce to 1/4 cup for dark chocolate)
Vanilla Extract
1 tsp (use sugar-free extract)
Cake Base
1 1/2 cups (use prepared chocolate brownie base)
Instructions
Prepare Base
Crush cookies/dough in food processor
Add melted butter and mix until crumbly
Crumble into 9″ springform pan
Cook Ganache
Melt chocolate with sugar in microwave-safe bowl
Whisk in heavy cream until smooth
Transfer to pan over crumb base
Chill
Chill 1 hour at 45°F (7°C) or until firm
Notes
Use room temperature dairy for smooth ganache
Chill 24 hours for optimal texture
Test in refrigerator – ganache should hold shape
Add 1/4 tsp salt to counter chocolate bitterness
Avoid under-chilling (<1 hour): Soft texture results
Avoid overmixing: Incorporates air causing bubbles
Avoid using melted chocolate: Causes runny texture
Avoid introducing heat: Warm oven affects structure
- Prep Time: 15
- Category: Baking
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Modern Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg