Chestnut Ganache with Ginger Cake

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

Vegetarian Quick Dessert Chestnut Ginger Cake

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1642.5

kcal / serving

1642.5 kcal total

Carbs

105.4g

per serving

105.4 g total

Fat

135.2g

per serving

135.2 g total

Protein

14.8g

per serving

14.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

slice

Ginger Cake

ready-made, thick slices

Chocolate

for the sauce

Dairy

142

Double Cream

for the ganache

Double Cream

for the chocolate sauce

scoop

Stem Ginger Ice Cream

to serve

Fruits

0.5

tin

Chestnut Purée

Method

Spread the remaining ganache over the top of the cake.

Serve the dessert with a scoop of ice cream.

Pour the warm chocolate sauce over the cake layers.

Spread half the ganache between the ginger cake slices.

Fold the chestnut purée into the whipped cream.

Whisk 142ml of double cream until soft peaks form.

Melt 50g of chocolate with 50ml of cream in a pan.