
Salted Caramel No-Bake Cake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
This salted caramel no bake cake is my go to dessert when I want something impressive without turning on the oven. It comes together in just twenty minutes, making it perfect for unexpected guests or last minute cravings. The dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants while adding rich depth to every bite, and honestly, the combination of buttery biscuit base with smooth salted caramel is absolutely irresistible. Best of all, you need minimal baking skills and basic ingredients from your pantry to create something that looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 200digestive biscuits
- 150 mlsalted caramel sauce
- 300 mlheavy cream
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 400 ggranulated sugar
- 2large egg
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 2pinch of salt
- 10 gsea salt
- 200 gdark chocolate chips
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Instructions
- 1
Crush the digestive biscuits in a food processor until they form a fine crumb. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the pinch of salt. Press the mixture into the base of a lined springform pan.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to avoid compacting the biscuits.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until it forms stiff peaks. Set aside.
Tip: Use an electric mixer for best results.
- 3
In another bowl, melt the unsalted butter and granulated sugar in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the mixture.
- 4
Add the salted caramel sauce and vanilla extract to the melted butter mixture. Stir until combined.
Tip: Make sure the sauce is warm before adding it to the mixture.
- 5
Fold the whipped cream into the caramel mixture until well combined.
Tip: Be gentle to avoid deflating the cream.
- 6
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Tip: Stir until the chocolate is fully incorporated.
- 7
Pour the melted chocolate over the whipped cream mixture and smooth the top.
Tip: Use an offset spatula for a smooth finish.
- 8
Pour the caramel mixture over the chocolate layer and smooth the top.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly.
- 9
Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight until set.
Tip: Let the cake come to room temperature before serving.
- 10
Release the springform pan sides and slice the cake into slices. Dust with sea salt before serving.
Tip: Use a sharp knife for clean slices.
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