No Oven Cake Recipe
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 14 oz (400g) Tea biscuits or Graham crackers (broken into bite-sized pieces) 🍪
- 1 cup Chopped walnuts or hazelnuts (optional, for extra crunch!) 🥜
- 1 cup Granulated sugar 🍬
- ½ cup Unsweetened cocoa powder 🍫
- 1 cup Water or milk 🥛
- ⅔ cup Unsalted butter 🧈
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract ✨
For the Silky Chocolate Ganache:
- ½ cup Heavy cream 🥛
- 4 oz (120g) Semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 🍫
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Biscuits: In a large bowl, break your biscuits into small pieces by hand. If you’re using nuts, toast them for 5 minutes and mix them in with the biscuits. 🥣🍪🥜
- The Chocolate Base: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar and cocoa powder. Gradually stir in the water (or milk) until smooth. 🌪️🍫
- Simmer: Add the butter and bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat. Let it simmer for 7–10 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens slightly. ⏲️🔥
- Flavor: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let the syrup cool for about 10–15 minutes. ✨🌡️
- Combine: Pour the chocolate syrup over the broken biscuits. Toss gently with a spatula until every piece is perfectly coated in chocolatey goodness. 🌀🤤
- Set: Transfer the mixture into a parchment-lined springform pan or square dish. Press down firmly with the back of a spoon to create an even layer. 📏🏗️
- The Ganache: Heat the heavy cream until it just starts to boil. Pour it over your chopped chocolate and let it sit for 1 minute, then whisk until glossy and smooth. 🥛🍫✨
- Final Touch: Pour the ganache over the cake and smooth it out. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to set. ❄️🎯
- Serve: Slice it up and garnish with a few extra crushed nuts or a dusting of cocoa. Enjoy that rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture! 🍽️😋
🔥 Pro Tips:
- Biscuit Hack: Don’t crush the biscuits into dust! You want chunky pieces to give the cake that beautiful “mosaic” look when sliced. 💎🔪
- Make it Richer: Use dark chocolate (70% cocoa) for the ganache if you prefer a less sweet, more intense chocolate flavor. 🍫🖤
