A no-bake, creamy dessert layered with melted chocolate and whipped cream. Perfect for summer or lazy evenings, this chilled chocolate cake is rich, indulgent, and easy to make with just a few ingredients.
10 oz (280g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup (240ml) heavy whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup (50g) sugar
Chocolate curls or cocoa powder, to taste (optional garnish)
Melt chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler until smooth.
Pour melted chocolate into a 9×5-inch loaf pan or rectangular dish. Smooth the surface and let cool 15–20 minutes until set.
In a chilled bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Spread whipped cream over the cooled chocolate layer and decorate as desired.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or freezer for 1 hour.
Slice into 8–10 servings and serve.
Use high-quality chocolate for better flavor
Coconut cream is a viable dairy-free alternative
Adjust sugar to taste or use a sweetener
Chill until firm for clean slices