No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake
No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake is a rich and indulgent dessert made with crunchy biscuits coated in a luscious chocolate mixture, then chilled until firm. It’s an easy, no-bake treat perfect for tea time or special occasions.
- Author: Ava
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 14 oz (400g) plain tea biscuits or digestive biscuits
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (50g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup (120ml) water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz (225g) semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
- Break biscuits into small bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add sugar, cocoa powder, and water. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture is smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the biscuit pieces. Stir gently until all biscuits are coated.
- Transfer mixture into a greased or parchment-lined 9-inch springform pan. Press down firmly to compact.
- In a separate saucepan, heat heavy cream until just simmering. Remove from heat and pour over chopped chocolate. Let sit for 2 minutes, then stir until smooth.
- Spread the chocolate ganache evenly over the biscuit cake.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until set.
- Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or dried fruit to the biscuit mixture.
- Use good-quality cocoa powder and chocolate for the best taste.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Garnish with shaved chocolate or fresh berries before serving for a pretty presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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