This recipe is a delicious and easy way to make a chocolate cake without heating up your oven! Perfect for hot summer days or when you’re craving something sweet in a hurry.
Ingredients
There are two main recipe options for a no-bake chocolate cake:
- Simple 2-Ingredient Cake:
- 1 cup mashed ripe bananas
- 1 cup melted semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Classic No-Bake Cake:
- 8 ounces digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
- 5 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
- (Optional) 1/2 cup chopped nuts
Instructions
1. Prepare the pan (for both options):
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- You can also line the bottom with parchment paper for easier removal.
2. Make the base (depending on your chosen recipe):
- Simple Cake: Combine the mashed bananas and melted chocolate chips in a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
- Classic Cake:
- Crush the biscuits or graham crackers into a fine crumb. You can use a food processor or a ziplock bag and rolling pin.
- In a separate bowl, combine the cocoa powder and melted butter.
- Pour the cocoa mixture over the crushed biscuits and mix well to coat.
3. Assemble the cake (for both options):
- Press the biscuit mixture (for classic cake) or the chocolate-banana mixture (for simple cake) firmly and evenly into the prepared pan.
4. Make the topping (for classic cake only):
- In a small saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat until simmering. Do not let it boil.
- Remove from heat and pour over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then whisk until smooth and glossy.
- Pour the chocolate ganache over the biscuit base and spread evenly.
5. Chill and serve:
- Place the cake in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- For the classic cake, sprinkle with cocoa powder before serving.
Tips:
- For the simple cake, you can use a blender to get a completely smooth texture.
- If you don’t have heavy cream, you can substitute with full-fat coconut milk.
- Get creative with toppings! You can add chopped nuts, sprinkles, fresh fruit, or even a dollop of whipped cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
