Summer in Istanbul is unbearable. It is impossible to go out during the day because of the burning hot streets. That is why people go on a vacation to cool down in the crystal sea or they go out when the sun goes to sleep.
Even though it is very hot, the weather is definitely better than the humid New York weather and garbage smelling streets. Do not get me wrong, I really liked New York but there is no place like home. Especially if your mom spent hours making your favorite food- yaprak sarma- for your arrival.
Although the weather in Istanbul is better, I still crave for a cool autumn weather and cozy leaves on the streets. But since it is still August, I find the answer in refreshing drinks and desserts.
This recipe is a summer classic in our family. As a chocolate lover, I make this very often. It is also perfect as a dessert after a dinner party because it is fresh and light. The cool refreshing cake is very easy to prepare. You only have to pop it in the freezer and wait for it to set.
The reason why I love this recipe so much is because you can add or substitute many different ingredients. Just follow the directions for the chocolate sauce and the other ingredients depends on your creativity. I used petit beurre biscuits, walnuts and some orange zest in this recipe but you can use crushed cookies, wafers, graham crackers, digestive biscuits, marshmallows, peanuts, etc. You got the idea. The sky is the limit.
In Turkey, we call this "Mosaic Cake" because when you slice it, the biscuits and the other ingredients make the illusion of a mosaic. I really hope you try this especially during the summer,
