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Chestnut Ganache with Ginger Cake

A quick vegetarian dessert featuring layers of ginger cake, chestnut ganache, and melted chocolate sauce served with ice cream.

VegetarianQuickDessertChestnutGinger Cake

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1642.5 kcals 1642.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 105.4 grams 105.4 grams
Fat 135.2 grams 135.2 grams
Protein 14.8 grams 14.8 grams
Cook Time
5 mins
Produces
1 person
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
slice
Ginger Cake
ready-made, thick slices
50
g
Chocolate
for the sauce
Dairy
142
ml
Double Cream
for the ganache
50
ml
Double Cream
for the chocolate sauce
1
scoop
Stem Ginger Ice Cream
to serve
Fruits
0.5
tin
Chestnut Purée

Steps

  • Whisk 142ml of double cream until soft peaks form.
  • Fold the chestnut purée into the whipped cream.
  • Spread half the ganache between the ginger cake slices.
  • Spread the remaining ganache over the top of the cake.
  • Melt 50g of chocolate with 50ml of cream in a pan.
  • Pour the warm chocolate sauce over the cake layers.
  • Serve the dessert with a scoop of ice cream.