This Chocolate Salami Cake offers a creative twist on traditional no-bake desserts, blending rich dark chocolate with the tanginess of Greek yogurt and light biscuits. This simple yet delectable dessert mimics the appearance of salami with its distinctive slice-through texture but delights with its sweet chocolatey flavor.
Why You’ll Love This: This cake is perfect for chocolate lovers looking for a quick and easy dessert that doesn’t require any baking. The use of Greek yogurt instead of butter or cream makes it a lighter alternative, while the dark chocolate ensures it maintains a rich, indulgent taste.
Perfect Occasion: Ideal for gatherings, potluck parties, or as a fun dessert after a family dinner. It’s also a great conversation starter due to its unique appearance, making it perfect for celebrations or as a special treat during the holidays.
Decoration Tips: Once set, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar to enhance the salami-like appearance. You can also drizzle it with melted chocolate or garnish with chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for added elegance and flavor.
- Ingredients:
- 200g light biscuits
- 100g dark chocolate (preferably 70%)
- 160g Greek yogurt
- 50g erythritol or 80g sugar
- Instructions:
- Melt the dark chocolate in a double boiler or gently in the microwave, stirring until smooth.
- In a bowl, crumble the biscuits coarsely and mix with the melted chocolate, Greek yogurt, and erythritol (or sugar). Taste and adjust the sweetness as needed.
- If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of milk to achieve a moldable consistency.
- Line a 16-18cm cake tin or a loaf pan with cling film, leaving enough overhang to cover the top.
- Transfer the mixture into the lined tin, pressing down with a wet spoon to compact it evenly.
- Cover the mixture with the overhanging cling film and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours to set.
- Once set, remove the cake from the tin, peel off the cling film, and slice to serve.
Enjoy this delightful Chocolate Salami Cake, a perfect blend of sweetness and texture for any occasion!