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Chocolate Cream Cake

A quick no-bake chocolate cream cake with layers of chocolate sponge and whipped cream, dusted with cocoa. Perfect for a fast dessert.

Total time
20 min
Servings
8
Calories
320
Protein
4g
Chocolate Cream Cake
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Slice the 1 round chocolate sponge cake horizontally into 3 even layers.

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl, beat 2 cups heavy cream with 0.25 cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Spread one-third of the whipped cream over the first cake layer, then top with the second layer. Repeat with another third of cream and the third layer.

  4. Step 4

    Frost the top and sides with the remaining cream, then dust with 2 tbsp cocoa powder.

  5. Step 5

    Chill for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • serrated knife
  • large mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

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