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- October 16, 2015
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This No-Bake Chocolate Spartak Cake Recipe is a simplified version of the classic European Spartak Cake! Chocolate graham cracker layers in between layers of a rich chocolate ganache and a sweet buttercream.
If you like this recipe try our other No-Bake Layered Cake recipe!
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no-bake chocolate Spartak cake recipe-
The classic chocolate Spartak cake is such a delicious cake recipe but it is quite time-consuming. With this no-bake chocolate Spartak you can have the same flavors for a fraction of the time! Layers of chocolate graham crackers with chocolate ganache and a rich buttercream.
how to make this no-bake layered cake-
- Prepare the chocolate ganache– In asaucepan, on medium/high heat add butter, sugar, and half and half. Stir until all the sugar dissolves and the butter melts.
- Add in cocoa powder, remove from heat, mix vigorously until the cocoa is incorporated. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare the cream-In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with a mixer. Add in the butter and beat again until creamy. Pour in the condensed milk and combine.
- Slowly add in the cool whip and mix again on low speed.
- Assemble the cake– Spread a little bit of cream on the platter, creating a sort of glue for the crackers. Cut three crackers and cut them in half.
- Place four whole crackers and half of a cracker as the first layer, forming a square.
- Spread about 1/4 of the chocolate ganache on the crackers. Generously add cream over chocolate.
- Make a second layer with the graham crackers (layout the crackers going in a different direction than the first layer).
- Continue until you have five layers. Do not add chocolate ganache on the top of the cake.
- Cover top and sides of the cake with the remaining cream.
- Take the remaining crackers and with a rolling pin, crush them in a storage bag. Cover sides and top of the cake with the crushed graham crackers.
- Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight so the layers soften.
Give these other no-bake recipes a try:
- Layered Raspberry Bo-Bake Cheesecake Bars
- No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe
- Black Forest Cherry No-Bake Cheesecake
No-Bake Chocolate Spartak Cake Recipe
Author: Valentina
5 from 1 vote
A no-bake version to the classic European Spartak cake. Layers of chocolate with a delicate cream. So delicious.
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes minutes
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Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 box chocolate graham crackers
chocolate ganache soaking-
- 3 Tbsp half and half
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter., room temp
- 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
cream-
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temp
- ½ cup condensed milk. uncooked
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temp
- 4 oz cool whip, thawed
Instructions
How to make the chocolate soaking for Chocolate Spartak-
In a medium saucepan on med/high heat add the butter, sugar and half and half. Keep mixing until sugar has dissolves and butter melts. Add the cocoa, remove from heat, mix vigorously until cocoa in incorporated. Set aside to cool slightly.
Hot to make the cream for the Chocolate Spartak-
With a mixer on medium speed, beat cream cheese, just until creamy; add the butter, beat again, add the condensed milk and beat again.
Add the cool whip and on low speed beat again.
How to assemble the Chocolate Spartak-
Spread just a smidge of the cream on your platter so the crackers will be easier to work with.
Take 3 crackers and cut them in half.
Arrange four whole and one half crackers so they form a square.
Spread ¼ of the chocolate soaking onto the crackers.
Generously add cream.
Make a second layer with the graham crackers (lay out the crackers going in a different direction than the first layer).
Continue until you have five layers (don’t add any of the chocolate soaking to the top of the cake). Cover top and sides of cake with remaining cream.
Take the remaining crackers and with a rolling pin, crush them in a bag.
Cover sides and top of cake with the crushed graham crackers.
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight so the layers soften.
Notes
Tip: Run knife under very warm water before cutting.
Note: Keep cake cover tightly so it doesn't dry out.
Nutrition
245kcal Calories27g Carbs2g Protein14g Fat9g Saturated Fat41mg Cholesterol139mg Sodium124mg Potassium0g Fiber25g Sugar450IU Vitamin A0.5mg Vitamin C82mg Calcium0.3mg Iron
- Full Nutrition Label
Nutrition Facts
No-Bake Chocolate Spartak Cake Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 245Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 41mg14%
Sodium 139mg6%
Potassium 124mg4%
Carbohydrates 27g9%
Fiber 0g0%
Sugar 25g28%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 450IU9%
Vitamin C 0.5mg1%
Calcium 82mg8%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
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44 comments
- Jess
I live in Florida and can’t find chocolate graham crackers anywhere, I bought the chocolate teddy bears and thought to make small cup versions of this cake.
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- Valentina’s Corner
That will be just perfect, Jess. You can layer them between the crackers and cream and crush the teddy bears for the top.
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- Olga
What could I add to make the cream more stiff? More cream cheese?
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- Valentina’s Corner
Olga, just refrigerate it.:)
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- Irina
hi, is that sweetened or unsweetened condensed milk?
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- admin
Irina, Ooops, forgot to clarify, it’s sweetened milk. 🙂 (p.s. unsweetened milk is actually called evaporated milk:O)..)
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- Irina
Thanks. Another question, what brand of graham crackers did you use? The ones I bought were not perfect squares when you broke them in half. So I had to do a lot of trimming. When I soaked the crackers, they didn’t absorb. So when I started putting the cream on, it slid around and didn’t want to stick to the layers. I ended up piping the cream on. This time I will be using a different brand of cracker and hopefully it will be easier.
- admin
Oh my Irina, I share a link to the graham crackers I used (click on the graham crackers in the ingredients list). I tried a cheaper kind our grocery carried, they worked too. You don’t have to do it square, you could just do a rectangle if that helps. I am not sure why the chocolate soaking wouldn’t stay on, it should be really thick. Sorry you had so much trouble but I don’t even know where you could have gone wrong..:/
- Anna
I made this cake and loved it! I loved that it doesn’t take long to do and no oven involved. Thanks for a great recipe:)
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- admin
Anna. That’s awesome. Yes, it will not replace the original spartak, but for a no-bake, I agree pretty yummers!!
Thanks for the feedback:-)- Reply
- Dina @SimplyHomeCooked
My friend made this cake for a girls get together. I couldn’t believe it was a no bake cake. It was so delicious! Great recipe Valya!
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- admin
That’s awesome to hear. Thank you for sharing.. 🙂 🙂
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