5-Minute Cream Cheese & Chocolate Cake
Introduction:
This 5-Minute Cake is perfect for when you want an indulgent dessert without spending hours in the kitchen.
It combines a silky cream cheese layer with a rich chocolate topping, offering luxurious flavor and texture with minimal effort.
No baking is required, making it ideal for quick gatherings, last-minute celebrations, or a simple weekday treat.
Despite its simplicity, this cake feels decadent.
The cream cheese layer provides a smooth, tangy base, while the chocolate topping delivers deep, rich flavor.
It’s quick to assemble, customizable, and impressively satisfying.
Ingredients:
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 450 g cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup double cream
- ½ cup icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Softened cream cheese ensures a creamy, lump-free base.
Double cream adds richness, while icing sugar sweetens and stabilizes the layer.
Vanilla extract enhances the overall flavor and aroma.
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 200 g dark or milk chocolate
- ½ cup double cream
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for extra shine)
The chocolate topping provides a glossy, luxurious finish.
Using good-quality chocolate makes a noticeable difference in taste.
Butter adds shine and smoothness, but it is optional.