Chocolate Day, celebrated on February 9, is the sweetest day of Valentine’s Week. On this occasion, couples often exchange chocolates as a symbol of love. But this year, instead of gifting store-bought chocolates, why not surprise your partner with a homemade chocolate dessert made with love?

Chocolate cake is a universal favorite, and this no-bake chocolate fudge cake by Chef Sanjeev Kapoor is the perfect treat. The best part? You don’t need an oven, flour, or eggs to make it—making it an ideal choice even for vegetarians.

Why This Chocolate Fudge Cake Is Perfect for Chocolate Day

• No baking required

• No flour or eggs used

• Simple ingredients

• Rich, fudgy texture with a crunchy bite

Let’s take a look at how you can make this delicious dessert at home.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 200 grams dark chocolate

• Slightly more than 200 grams butter

• 200 grams digestive biscuits

• 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder

• 100 grams brown sugar

• 50 grams almonds

• 50 grams raisins

• 50 grams walnuts

Preparation Before Cooking

• Break the dark chocolate into small pieces

• Cut the butter into small cubes

• Lightly roast the almonds and chop or crush them

• Lightly crush the roasted walnuts

No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Cake Recipe

1. Heat a pan on low flame and melt the butter and dark chocolate together, stirring continuously until smooth.

2. Add instant coffee powder and brown sugar to the melted mixture and stir until creamy.

3. Grind the digestive biscuits into a coarse powder—slightly grainy, similar to semolina.

4. Add the biscuit powder to the chocolate mixture and mix well to form the cake base.

5. Now add chopped almonds, walnuts, and raisins, and mix everything evenly.

6. Grease a cake tin with butter and pour the mixture into it. Level the surface with a spatula and gently tap the tin.

7. Refrigerate the cake for 1 to 1.5 hours until it sets completely.

8. Remove from the mold and serve.

Extra Tips to Make It More Special

• Drizzle melted chocolate over the cake for a glossy finish

• Sprinkle grated chocolate or cocoa powder on top

• Garnish with nuts or berries for a romantic touch