No-Bake Creamy Chocolate Cake (5 Ingredients, 3 Layers)
This no-bake chocolate cake is ultra-creamy, decadent, and made with just 5 simple ingredients. With a rich chocolate base, a creamy middle layer, and a glossy chocolate topping, it's the perfect dessert for any occasion – no oven required.
Equipment
- 8-inch springform pan
- Electric mixer
- Medium saucepan
- Spatula
- Whisk
- Bowl for cooling
Ingredients
- For the Crust:
- 1½ cups chocolate cookie crumbs
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- For the Chocolate Mousse Filling:
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
- 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Ganache Topping:
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare crust: In a medium bowl, mix chocolate cookie crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8-inch springform pan. Chill in freezer for 15 minutes.
- Make filling: In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of cream over medium heat until steaming (do not boil). Pour over chocolate chips in a bowl, let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
- Whip remaining cream: In a large bowl, whip 1 cup cold cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Fold together: Gently fold the whipped cream into the cooled chocolate mixture with a spatula until no streaks remain. Be careful not to deflate the mousse.
- Fill: Pour the chocolate mousse over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Chill for 2 hours.
- Make ganache: Heat ¼ cup cream until steaming. Pour over ½ cup chocolate chips, let sit 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Top: Pour the ganache over the chilled cake, spreading gently. Refrigerate for at least 2 more hours, or overnight.
- Serve: Remove from the springform pan. Slice with a hot knife (dip in hot water and wipe clean between each slice).