The Greatest Cake Ever!

Ingredients

• 3 cups Chocolate Chip Cookies (crushed into fine crumbs; use store‑bought or homemade)
• 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
• 1.5 cups Milk (whole milk preferred for richness)
• 1 cup Semi‑Sweet Chocolate (chopped; about 170 g)
• 1 cup Heavy Cream (hot, just boiled)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven

   Set the oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it fully preheat.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 350°F

2. Crush Cookies

   Place the chocolate chip cookies in a food processor and pulse until fine crumbs form, or put them in a zip‑top bag and crush with a rolling pin.

   Time: PT5M

3. Combine Batter Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the crushed cookies, baking powder, and milk until a uniform batter forms.

   Time: PT5M

4. Bake the Cake

   Grease the 9‑inch round pan, pour the batter in, and bake for 30 minutes. The top should be lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 350°F

5. Prepare Chocolate Ganache

   While the cake bakes, heat the heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat until it just begins to boil. Remove from heat, add the chopped chocolate, let sit 2 minutes, then whisk until glossy and smooth.

   Time: PT5M

6. Cool and Glaze

   Remove the cake from the oven, place on a cooling rack and let cool for 10 minutes. Then pour the warm ganache over the cake, spreading with a spatula to cover the top and sides.

   Time: PT10M

7. Set and Serve

   Allow the ganache to set for about 5 minutes, then slice into 8 wedges and serve.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

410

Protein

5 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

22 g

Fiber

2 g