Chocolate Cookie Cake with Roasted Peanuts

Indulge in this rich and delicious Chocolate Cookie Cake with Roasted Peanuts. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing your guests at any gathering, this no-bake treat combines simple ingredients to create a decadent dessert. Let’s dive into the details of how to make this delicious cake step by step.

Preparation time

Prep Time:  20 minutes
Cooling Time:  1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time:  1 hour 50 minutes

Ingredients:

• 300 ml of milk
• 120 grams of sugar
• 10 grams of vanilla sugar
• 60 grams of cocoa powder
• 150 grams of butter
• 400 grams of biscuits
• 120 grams of chocolate
• 30 ml vegetable oil
• 60 grams of roasted peanuts

Instructions:

1. Prepare the chocolate mixture:

1. Heat the milk and sugar:
   • In a saucepan, mix 300 ml of milk, 120 grams of sugar, 10 grams of vanilla sugar and 60 grams of cocoa powder.
   • Cook over medium heat until mixture begins to boil, stirring constantly.
2. Add butter:
   • Once boiling, remove from heat and add 150 grams of butter.
   • Stir until butter is completely melted and mixture is smooth.
   • Let the chocolate mixture cool to room temperature.

2. Prepare the cookies:

1. Crushed biscuits:
   • Crush 400 grams of biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a ziplock bag and using a rolling pin.
2. Combine the cookies with the chocolate mixture:
   • In a large bowl, mix the crushed cookies with the cooled chocolate mixture.
   • Mix well until all cookie crumbs are evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.

3. Shape and cool:

1. Shape the cake:
   • Line a cake tin or rectangular dish (about 27 x 14 cm) with baking paper.
   • Pour the cookie and chocolate mixture into the mold and press firmly to form an even layer.
2. Coldness:
   • Place the mold in the refrigerator and let set for 1 hour.

4. Prepare the chocolate filling:

1. Melt the chocolate:
   • In a bain-marie or microwave, melt 120 grams of chocolate with 30 ml of vegetable oil until smooth.
2. Add roasted peanuts:
   • Stir 60 grams of roasted peanuts into the melted chocolate mixture.

5. Final assembly:

1. Garnish the cake:
   • Remove the cooled cake from the refrigerator and pour the melted chocolate and peanut mixture over the top, spreading it evenly.
2. Relax again:
   • Return the cake to the refrigerator and chill for an additional 30 minutes or until the chocolate filling is set.

6. Serve:

1. Slice and serve:
   • Once set, remove the cake from the pan, cut into slices and serve.
   • Enjoy this rich and decadent treat!

Serving suggestions:

• Serve chilled for optimal texture and flavor.
• Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.

Cooking tips:

• Make sure the chocolate mixture is completely cooled before mixing it into the cookies to avoid soggy crumbs.
• Use high quality chocolate for a richer flavor.
• For extra crunch, you can add more roasted peanuts or other nuts of your choice.

Nutritional benefits:

• Provides a good source of energy thanks to the carbohydrates contained in the biscuits.
• Contains antioxidants from cocoa powder.
• Roasted peanuts add protein and healthy fats.

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