Description
This Ginger Ripple Cake is a no-bake, elegant dessert featuring layers of crunchy gingersnap cookies enveloped in smooth, whipped cream. Refrigerated overnight, the cookies soften to create a tender, cake-like texture, making it an ideal chilled treat for gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Cookies
- 8.2 oz. (230g) gingersnap cookies (about 25 cookies)
- 1-2 gingersnap cookies, crushed
Cream
- 300 ml heavy cream (or thickened cream)
- 1 tsp caster sugar (superfine sugar)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Before you Start: This ripple cake requires a minimum of 6-8 hours, preferably overnight, in the fridge to soften and set properly before serving.
- Serving Plate: Set aside a long, rectangular serving platter to fit the log shape of the cake.
- Whip Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, caster sugar, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer until soft peaks form, creating a smooth and stable whipped cream.
- Prepare Cake Base: Spread a strip of whipped cream down the center of your serving platter to serve as the base for assembling the biscuit log.
- Assemble Biscuits: Coat one side of a gingersnap cookie with a heaped tablespoon of whipped cream and stand it upright on one end of the cream base. Refer to recipe images for guidance on placement to ensure stability.
- Build Log: Continue placing the cream-coated biscuits side by side, sandwiching them with whipped cream, to form a log shape. Each row should consist of five biscuits to maintain structure and an appealing appearance.
- Cover with Cream: Once all cookies are assembled into a log, use the remaining whipped cream to fully coat the entire log. If necessary, whip additional cream to ensure full coverage.
- Chill Overnight: Refrigerate the cake for at least 6-8 hours or ideally overnight. This chilling step is crucial as it softens the biscuits and helps the cake set into a cohesive, cake-like texture.
- Final Touches: Before serving, garnish the cake with crushed gingersnap cookies or decorate as desired with fresh fruit or chocolate to enhance presentation and flavor.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly whipped cream just before assembling the cake to ensure maximum volume and stability.
- If desired, substitute some caster sugar with powdered sugar for a finer texture in the whipped cream.
- The chilling time is essential to achieve the right texture; do not rush this step.
- Use a long, rectangular serving platter to accommodate the log shape properly and facilitate easier slicing.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and consume within 2 days for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Western
