Chocolate Biscuit Cake
Broken biscuits, dried fruit and nuts bound in melted chocolate, butter and golden syrup and chilled until firm. No oven at all. A wait in the fridge.
Method
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Line a 900 g loaf tin or a 20 cm square tin with parchment paper.
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Melt the chocolate, butter and golden syrup together in a large pan over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Take off the heat and cool for 5 minutes.
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Stir in the salt, biscuits, raisins and nuts until every piece is coated.
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Press the mixture firmly into the tin and smooth the top.
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Chill at least 3 hours, until completely firm.
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Lift out with the paper and cut into slices with a hot, dry knife.
Chef’s Tips
- Break the biscuits into different sizes. Big chunks for texture, small ones to fill the gaps.
- Cool the chocolate slightly so it does not melt the biscuits.
- Press it firmly into the tin so it slices cleanly.
Pairing Suggestions
- A cup of tea
- Coffee
- Whipped cream
Storage & Reheating
Keep in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks, or freeze for 3 months.
Common questions
How long does Chocolate Biscuit Cake take to make?
About 25 minutes of hands-on work — 20 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking — plus 3 hours of chilling until firm, so allow 3 hours 25 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 16.
What are the key tips for making Chocolate Biscuit Cake?
Break the biscuits into different sizes. Big chunks for texture, small ones to fill the gaps. Cool the chocolate slightly so it does not melt the biscuits. Press it firmly into the tin so it slices cleanly.
What should I serve with Chocolate Biscuit Cake?
A cup of tea; Coffee; Whipped cream.
Can Chocolate Biscuit Cake be made ahead or frozen?
Keep in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks, or freeze for 3 months.
Is Chocolate Biscuit Cake suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Chocolate Biscuit Cake?
About 217 kcal per serving, with 3 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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