Deluxe No-Bake Chocolate Cake

Deluxe No-Bake Chocolate Cake

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:

1. Crush the cocoa cookies into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a plastic bag and using a rolling pin.
2. Press the cookie crumbs into the base of a cake pan or springform pan to form a crust.

Cake Filling:

1.  In a saucepan, whisk together the yolk, egg, cornstarch, and cold milk until smooth.
2. Add sugar, cocoa powder, and milk to the mixture and whisk continuously over medium heat until it thickens.
3. Remove from heat, add butter and plums, and stir until the butter melts and the mixture is smooth.
4. Pour the filling over the cookie crust in the pan and spread it evenly.

Chocolate Ganache:

1. In a microwave or on the stovetop, heat the cream until it’s hot but not boiling.
2. 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:

1. Pour the chocolate ganache over the cake filling, spreading it evenly.
2. Refrigerate the cake for a few hours or until it’s set.
3. Enjoy this secret and delightful Deluxe No-Bake Chocolate Cake!