Description
No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake is a classic dessert made with crunchy biscuits coated in a rich chocolate mixture, then chilled until firm. This easy and indulgent treat is perfect for any occasion and requires no oven time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225g) digestive biscuits or tea biscuits, broken into small pieces
- 1/2 cup (115g) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (30g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- 1 cup (170g) dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: nuts, dried fruits, or crushed candy for added texture
Instructions
- Grease and line a loaf pan or square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, sugar, and cocoa powder together until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in heavy cream, chocolate chips, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the chocolate is fully melted and the mixture is glossy.
- In a large bowl, combine broken biscuits with the chocolate mixture, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing down firmly to pack it well.
- Refrigerate for at least 3–4 hours, or until the cake is completely set.
- Once firm, remove from the pan, slice, and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a crunchy twist, add chopped nuts or crushed pretzels.
- You can drizzle melted white chocolate on top for decoration.
- This cake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: no-bake chocolate biscuit cake, chocolate dessert, easy no-bake cake, refrigerator cake