Chocolate Sand Cake Recipe – Easy & Delicious Layered Dessert
Prep Time: 20 minutes |
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes |
Chill Time: 2 hours |
Servings: 8-10
This Chocolate Sand Cake (known in Arabic as كيكة الرمل) is a light, moist, and incredibly easy layered dessert. It consists of three irresistible layers: a soft chocolate sponge cake soaked in milk, a rich creamy chocolate pudding, and a fine biscuit crumb topping that beautifully resembles smooth sand.
Perfect for beginners and family occasions. No complicated steps — just delicious results!
Ingredients
For the Cake Layer
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Soaking
- 1 cup milk (warm or cold)
For the Chocolate Pudding Layer
- 1 liter (4 cups) milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp cocoa powder
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 80g dark chocolate, chopped
For the Sand Topping
- 1 package plain cocoa-flavored biscuits (finely crushed)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cake: Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Beat eggs, sugar, milk, oil, and vanilla. Add flour, baking powder, and cocoa. Mix until smooth and bake 25-30 minutes.
- Soak the Cake: Pour 1 cup milk evenly over the hot cake and let it absorb completely.
- Make the Pudding: Cook milk, sugar, cocoa, cornstarch, flour, and vanilla until thickened. Stir in dark chocolate until melted.
- Assemble: Pour pudding over the soaked cake. Sprinkle crushed biscuits generously on top and smooth the surface.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (best overnight). Cut into squares and serve cold.
Tips for Success
- Use cocoa biscuits for deeper chocolate flavor.
- Add extra dark chocolate if you love rich taste.
- The cake becomes even tastier the next day.
- Garnish with nuts or chocolate shavings for beautiful presentation.
Enjoy this light, addictive, and beautiful Chocolate Sand Cake! One of the easiest yet most satisfying desserts you'll ever make.