No Bake Chocolate Cake Recipe

Indulge in this ridiculously easy No-Bake Chocolate Cake! A decadent English treat that tastes like your favorite chocolate bar, this four-ingredient wonder requires no oven. Simply melt chocolate and butter, combine with toasted nuts and biscuits, press into a pan, chill, and enjoy! This addictive dessert is perfect for satisfying any chocolate craving.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 217.4 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for No Bake Chocolate Cake

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How to Make No Bake Chocolate Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. If using hazelnuts: spread 1 cup hazelnuts on a baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, or until fragrant and skins begin to flake. Remove from oven, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let sit for a few minutes.
  3. Rub hazelnuts in the towel to remove skins. Let cool completely and chop coarsely.
  4. If using almonds, walnuts, pecans, or macadamia nuts: toast 1 cup of your chosen nuts for 8-10 minutes at 350°F (175°C), or until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool and chop coarsely.
  5. In a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water (double boiler), melt 8 ounces (225g) of good quality dark chocolate and 4 ounces (115g) of unsalted butter, stirring occasionally until smooth.
  6. Meanwhile, crush 1 ½ cups (150g) digestive biscuits (or graham crackers) into small pieces.
  7. Remove the melted chocolate and butter from the heat. Stir in the crushed biscuits and 1 cup of toasted nuts.
  8. Lightly butter an 8-inch tart or cake pan.
  9. Spread the chocolate mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  10. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set.
  11. Cut into slices and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

33g

Carbs

2g

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