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No Bake Chocolate Cake

When I’m craving a moist, rich chocolate cake with no oven needed, this no bake chocolate cake is my go-to. It’s the perfect dessert for when I want something easy, indulgent, and delicious, without the hassle of baking.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 1 cake
Calories: 556 kcal
Course: Cake
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 200 g (7 oz) castor sugar
  • 200 g (7 oz) full cream evaporated milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 tsp vanilla essence
  • 180 g (6⅓ oz) unsalted butter
  • 2 eggs slightly beaten with fork
  • 2 tablespoons rum optional
  • 100 g (3½ oz) plain flour or all-purpose flour
  • 50 g (1¾ oz) cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Chocolate Fudge Topping
  • 20 g (7 oz) cocoa powder sieved
  • 200 g (7 oz) condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or 1 tsp vanilla essence

Instructions

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  1. Combine caster sugar, evaporated milk, vanilla extract or essence, and butter in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves and the butter melts. Remove from heat and keep warm. Once the evaporated milk mixture has slightly cooled, add the beaten eggs and rum (if using), and stir until well combined.
  2. Sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and baking soda into a large mixing bowl. Pour the egg mixture over the flour mixture and stir until well combined (the cake batter should be runny).
  3. Heat up the steamer. Line and grease an 8 or 9-inch (20 or 23-cm) round baking pan. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, place it in the steamer, and cover the top loosely with a piece of aluminum foil. Cover the steamer and steam over medium heat for 45 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the pan before turning it out and decorating.
Chocolate Fudge Topping:
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  1. Combine the sieved cocoa powder, condensed milk, and oil. Stir over low heat until the mixture thickens. Add the salt and vanilla extract or essence. Let the chocolate topping cool slightly before spreading it over the cake, then refrigerate before serving.

Notes

  • Source: CP Choong
  • I always use room temperature butter and eggs—they mix so much easier and make the batter smoother, which means a perfectly even texture in the cake. If I forget to take the eggs out ahead of time, I just pop them in warm water for a few minutes.
  • For that deep, rich chocolate flavor, unsweetened cocoa powder is my go-to. Sweetened cocoa just doesn’t give the same balance and can make the cake overly sweet.
  • I loosely cover the pan with aluminum foil while steaming to stop water from dripping onto the cake. Using medium heat works best, and I try not to peek too often—it keeps the temperature consistent.
  • I always wait until the cake is completely cool before adding the chocolate fudge topping. This keeps the topping smooth and prevents it from melting into the cake.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cake Calories 556kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 448g (149%) Protein 66g (132%) Fat 225g (346%) Saturated Fat 123g (615%) Cholesterol 840mg (280%) Sodium 2483mg (103%) Fiber 26g (104%) Sugar 331g (662%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cake

Amount Per Serving

Calories 556

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cake
Calories 556kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 448g 149%
Protein 66g 132%
Fat 225g 346%
Saturated Fat 123g 615%
Cholesterol 840mg 280%
Sodium 2483mg 103%
Fiber 26g 104%
Sugar 331g 662%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.