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Porter Cake Bites

No-bake Irish porter cake transformed into fudgy chocolate bites. Dark beer, chocolate, and malt create a boozy, Rich umami bite that tastes like you spent hours baking.

Total time
15 min
Servings
12
Calories
185
Protein
2g
Porter Cake Bites
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat chocolate, beer, and butter in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until melted and smooth, ~4 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Remove from heat and stir in crushed biscuits and brown sugar until fully combined.

  3. Step 3

    Line a 6×6-inch pan with parchment and press the mixture firmly into an even layer.

  4. Step 4

    Refrigerate until firm, ~8 minutes, then cut into 12 squares.

  5. Step 5

    Dust each bite generously with cocoa powder and serve cold or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

  • heatproof bowl
  • saucepan or pot for double boiler
  • 6×6-inch baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • wooden spoon
  • sharp knife
  • fine-mesh sieve or dredger

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