Dark Chocolate No-Bake Cake
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
You've got to try this dark chocolate no bake cake, my favorite dessert when I'm craving something decadent but don't want to heat up the kitchen. The best part? It comes together in just 15 minutes of prep, with only 30 minutes of chilling time before you can dig in. Dark chocolate is packed with antioxidants that are actually good for you, so you can feel a little less guilty about indulging. The combination of rich chocolate, creamy coconut, and espresso creates this sophisticated flavor that tastes like it took hours to make, but honestly, it couldn't be simpler. No mixer, no oven, no fuss, just delicious results.
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Ingredients
- 400dark chocolate
- 300 mlcoconut cream
- 100 gmaple syrup
- 1vanilla extract
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 200 gall purpose flour
- 20 gespresso powder
- 1salt
- 150 gchocolate chunks
- 100 gchopped nuts
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Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the coconut cream, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Add the unsalted butter and mix until fully incorporated.
- 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, espresso powder, and salt.
- 4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a smooth batter forms.
- 5
Fold in the chocolate chunks and chopped nuts.
- 6
Pour the batter into a lined or greased 20cm cake pan.
- 7
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- 8
Cut into slices and serve.
- 9
Optional: Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
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