Try this delightful Chocolate Salami Cake recipe, an elegant Italian dessert that satisfies sweet cravings without turning on the oven!

Torta salame di cioccolato

The Chocolate Salami Cake is a rich and striking dessert inspired by the classic Italian chocolate salami, but presented in a more elegant way suitable for special occasions. It’s the perfect solution when you want a dessert that delights everyone, from kids to adults, without having to turn on the oven.

This cake is indeed a clever idea to enrich a buffet of desserts, perfect for a different afternoon snack or as a show-stopping end to a dinner. It features a rustic and compact heart made with crushed dry biscuits and crunchy hazelnuts, while the topping is a shiny, velvety dark chocolate glaze that adds indulgence and an irresistible appearance.

If you love the classic chocolate salami, you must also try this ‘sliceable’ variant, and we are sure this tempting alternative will earn a permanent spot in your dessert recipe collection, ready to impress on every occasion!

If you are looking for other variations of chocolate salami, check out these recipes:

• Exotic Fruit Chocolate Salami
• Double Chocolate Salami
• Chocolate Salami with Nougat
• Sugar-Free Chocolate Salami
• Egg-Free Chocolate Salami

Ingredients

• 200g dry biscuits
• 100g hazelnuts
• 150g dark chocolate
• 100g unsalted butter
• 100g powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Begin by crushing the dry biscuits into small pieces.
2. In a saucepan, melt the butter and dark chocolate together over low heat, stirring until smooth.
3. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed biscuits, chopped hazelnuts, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well until everything is fully combined.
5. Shape the mixture into a log and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
6. Once set, unwrap and slice the chocolate salami into pieces. Optional: dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Total Time

Approx. 15 minutes active time + 4 hours chilling

Cuisine

Italian