Dazzling no‑bake dessert: The allure of Pillow Cake
When preparing cakes, you can let your imagination run a little wild and create a dessert that makes your mouth water at first sight. Such is the case with the layered cake, which in my home has been named Pillow Cake.
This cake will win over every sweet tooth. It owes its name to the long ladyfingers, which resemble pillows. Plus, a simple whipped cream, graham crackers, chocolate, and guaranteed sweet success. It doesn't take much to conjure up a dessert that will impress your guests.
Pillow cake
When Pillow Cake appears on the table, everyone immediately grabs their plates. Even the name piques interest, and the taste ensures everyone goes for seconds. It's a simple no-bake cake recipe that even an amateur baker can handle.
All it takes is a few simple ingredients and a bit of patience. Although the preparation process is quick and easy, the cake needs to spend at least a few hours in the refrigerator, preferably overnight. This way, the layers of graham crackers become soft, and the sweet flavours blend together.
Ingredients:
- 300 g of cocoa graham crackers,
- 500 ml of heavy cream (36%),
- 500 g of mascarpone cheese,
- 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar,
- 1 package of stabilizer for cream,
- 1 package of dulce de leche,
- 100 g of long ladyfingers,
- 100 g of milk chocolate,
- 3 tablespoons of heavy cream (30%).
Instructions:
Step 1. Line the bottom of a baking pan with dimensions of about 28 x 18 cm with parchment paper. Place a layer of cocoa graham crackers.
Step 2. Pour well-chilled heavy cream into a bowl and whip it with powdered sugar. Then add mascarpone cheese and mix until smooth.
Step 3. Spread half of the mixture over the layer of graham crackers. Then add another layer of graham crackers, dulce de leche, and once again graham crackers. Cover the entire mixture with the remaining whipped cream.
Step 4. Place graham crackers soaked in milk on top and pour melted milk chocolate over the whole thing. Refrigerate overnight.
Step 5. Cut the cake into pieces the next day and enjoy the taste. It’s perfect for family gatherings, birthday and name-day parties, or simply as a sweet addition to coffee. Enjoy!
