Deluxe No-Bake Chocolate Cake

Deluxe No-Bake Chocolate Cake

 

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Ingredients:

 

 

For the Cake Base:

 

500 cocoa cookies

For the Cake Filling:

 

1 yolk

1 egg

60g cornstarch

150ml cold milk

100g sugar

25g cocoa powder

250ml milk

50g butter

50g plums

For the Chocolate Ganache:

 

 

70g dark chocolate

70ml cream (33%)

5g butter

‍ Instructions:

 

Cake Base:

 

Crush the cocoa cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a plastic bag and using a rolling pin.

Press the cookie crumbs into the base of a cake pan or springform pan to form a crust.

Cake Filling:

 

 

In a saucepan, whisk together the yolk, egg, cornstarch, and cold milk until smooth.

Add sugar, cocoa powder, and milk to the mixture and whisk continuously over medium heat until it thickens.

Remove from heat, add butter and plums, and stir until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.

Pour the filling over the cookie crust in the pan and spread it evenly.

Chocolate Ganache:

 

In a microwave or on the stovetop, heat the cream until it’s hot but not boiling.

Pour the hot cream over the dark chocolate and butter in a heatproof bowl. Let it sit for a minute, then stir until smooth.

Assembly:

 

Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake filling, spreading it evenly.

Refrigerate the cake for a few hours or until it’s set.

Enjoy this secret and delightful Deluxe No-Bake Chocolate Cake!

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