Kalter Hund (No-Bake German Chocolate Cake)
I am not sure if it can get much more nostalgic than "Kalter Hund," a simple, no-bake chocolate cake. It uses a chocolate glaze that serves as putty between German Leibniz butter crackers, holding this super delicious masterpiece together.It's a fun kids activity to assemble this cake, but then it's all about patience! Because after assembly, it's kept in the fridge overnight to set up, and it won't be ready to slice and eat until the next day. But believe me, it's well worth the wait, even for us adults!
Servings: 20 slices
Calories: 230kcal
Equipment
- 1 Loaf Pan This ceramic one is my favorite, but any pan with the approximate dimensions of 10 by 4 by 3 inches will work.
- Parchment Paper This will make it much easier to get the layered Kalter Hund out of your loaf pan
Ingredients
- 200 grams milk chocolate I like using dark chocolate too. Must be great quality.
- 200 grams refined coconut oil this one has barely any coconut taste compared to unrefined coconut oil and is better suited for Kalter Hund
- 2 eggs large
- 150 grams powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- salt
- 100 grams cocoa powder Use a good quality brand like Guittard
- 4 tablespoon milk
- 220 grams German Leibniz butter cookies available at World Market (or graham crackers)
Instructions
- Heat chocolate chunks and coconut oil over a water bath (a bowl surrounded by hot water) and gradually stir the chocolate-coconut mixture until melted. Allow to cool slightly.200 grams milk chocolate, 200 grams refined coconut oil
- In a medium bowl, combine eggs, powdered sugar, vanilla and a pinch of salt and beat with an electric mixer for 5 minutes until creamy. On the lowest setting, add in the cocoa powder and milk and beat until combined. Finally, add in the chocolate-coconut mixture.2 eggs, 150 grams powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, salt, 100 grams cocoa powder, 4 tablespoon milk
- Prepare a rectangular bread pan with parchment paper, leaving enough paper around the edge to make it easier to pull the Kalter Hund out when it's ready., Spread the chocolate mixture onto the bottom and sides, then layer butter cookies and chocolate mixture, making sure the cookies are close to each other for each cookie layer, potentially cutting them into smaller pieces to fit the baking pan. End with the chocolate mixture, then transfer to the fridge to cool overnight, for about 12 hours or longer.220 grams German Leibniz butter cookies
- Carefully remove the cake from the form. Feel free to decorate with more chocolate (for example a white chocolate drizzle). Guten Appetit!
Notes
How to store leftovers
Kalter Hund keeps well in the fridge for up to a week, if it lasts that long! It’s a great make-ahead treat for parties or special occasions like kids birthdays.Nutrition
Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 83mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 2mg