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Slice of no-bake chocolate biscuit cake with mascarpone filling and chocolate ganache on a black plate

No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake with 3 Layers

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A chilled no-bake chocolate biscuit cake made with three layers of cocoa biscuits dipped in coffee, a plain mascarpone cream layer, a chocolate-hazelnut mascarpone layer, and a smooth chocolate ganache topping.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Chill Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dessert, No Bake Cakes
Cuisine: International

Ingredients
  

Biscuit Layers
  • 200 g cocoa biscuits
  • 100 ml coffee
For the filling
  • 250 g mascarpone cheese
  • 400 ml heavy cream 35% fat, cold
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tablespoons Nocciolata spread or another similar spread
For the topping
  • 100 g chocolate chopped
  • 100 ml heavy cream

Method
 

  1. Add the mascarpone, cold heavy cream, and powdered sugar to a mixing bowl. Whip until smooth and thick enough to spread. Do not overwhip.
  2. Divide the filling into 2 equal parts.
  3. Leave one half plain.
  4. Mix the Nocciolata spread into the second half until smooth.
  5. Pour the coffee into a shallow bowl.
  6. Dip each cocoa biscuit briefly in the coffee and arrange them in a baking dish to make the first layer.
  7. Spread the plain filling evenly over the first biscuit layer.
  8. Dip more biscuits in coffee and arrange them over the white filling to make the second layer.
  9. Spread the chocolate-hazelnut filling evenly over the second biscuit layer.
  10. Dip the remaining biscuits in coffee and arrange them on top to make the third layer.
  11. To make the topping, heat the heavy cream until it just comes to a boil.
  12. Pour the hot cream over the chopped chocolate and let it sit for 2 to 3 minutes.
  13. Stir until the ganache is smooth and glossy.
  14. Pour the ganache over the top layer of biscuits and spread it evenly.
  15. Refrigerate the cake for 2 to 3 hours, or until set.
  16. Cut into squares and serve cold.

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Notes

  • Dip the biscuits quickly so they soften without getting soggy.
  • Use cold heavy cream for the filling so it whips properly.
  • This cake can be made a day ahead and kept covered in the fridge.
  • Another chocolate-hazelnut spread can be used instead of Nocciolata.

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