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Perfectly Layered Creamy Chocolate Cake

A decadent dessert featuring layers of creamy chocolate with a crunchy cookie base, perfect for indulgent celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweet Treat
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base and layers
  • 1 pack maisena cookies
Chocolate cream
  • 1 can condensed milk Use sweetened
  • 2 cups milk Cold
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch Ensure fully dissolved
  • 200 g semi-dark chocolate Use high-quality for best flavor
  • 1 box cream milk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, combine the condensed milk, milk, and cold cornstarch, stirring until blended.
  2. Set the flame to medium and stir until the mixture thickens.
  3. Melt half of the semi-dark chocolate and stir it into the hot cream mixture.
Layering
  1. In an elegant dish, layer the maisena cookies with the chocolate cream.
  2. Create a ganache by mixing the remaining melted chocolate with the custard and spread it over the layers.
  3. Refrigerate for about four hours until firm.
Serving
  1. Serve the cake chilled, optionally garnishing with cocoa powder or dark chocolate shavings.
  2. Pair with coffee or herbal tea for a delightful contrast.

Notes

To maintain texture, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. The flavor may deepen over time. For variations, consider adding fresh berries or flavored extracts.