Zellige (no-bake marble cake)

Recipe by Oum Arwa

No-bake marble cake of Maghreb origin, made with peanuts, salted butter caramel, sweetened condensed milk and two layers of dark and white chocolate. Ideal for celebrations or a gourmand snack.

MediumTunisianServes 50

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Source Video
1h 16m
Prep
0m
Cook
10m
Cleanup
1h 26m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$13.40
Per serving:$0.27

Critical Success Points

  • Caramelizing the sugar without crystallization
  • Incorporating the caramel and condensed milk to achieve the right consistency
  • Melting the chocolate without burning it
  • Creating the marbled patterns without cracking the chocolate
  • Cutting the cake without breaking the chocolate layers

Safety Warnings

  • The caramel is very hot; handle with care to avoid burns.
  • Melted chocolate can splatter; use a heat‑proof bowl.
  • Wear gloves or oven mitts when handling the peanut and caramel mixture.

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