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The Best No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake

No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake

This No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake is a rich, crunchy, and decadent dessert that comes together in minutes with no oven required. Perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 200g (7 oz) digestive biscuits or graham crackers, roughly broken
  • 100g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter
  • 200g (7 oz) dark chocolate (70% cocoa), roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons golden syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 50g (1.75 oz) toasted almonds or hazelnuts, roughly chopped (optional)
  • 50g (1.75 oz) dried cherries or raisins (optional)
  • A pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Break biscuits into bite-sized pieces in a large bowl.
  3. Melt butter and dark chocolate together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water until smooth.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in golden syrup, vanilla, and salt. Let cool for 5 minutes.
  5. Pour chocolate mixture over biscuits and fold until fully coated. Add nuts or fruit if using.
  6. Transfer mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm.
  8. Lift out, slice, and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

For a vegan version, use vegan dark chocolate and plant-based butter. For a softer texture, let the cake sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving.