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British Chocolate Biscuit Cake

British Chocolate Biscuit Cake


  • Author: Sarah White

Description

Make the classic British Chocolate Biscuit Cake — a rich, no-bake treat with tea biscuits and dark chocolate, perfect for any celebration.


Ingredients

Scale

For the cake:

  • 8 ounces British tea biscuits (e.g., McVities Digestive Biscuits)

  • 6 ounces butter, at room temperature

  • 6 ounces white sugar (caster sugar)

  • 6 ounces dark chocolate, melted

For the chocolate topping:

  • 8 ounces dark chocolate, melted

Optional garnish:

  • Mini chocolate chips, chocolate sprinkles, or chocolate curls


Instructions

  1. Prepare the biscuits: Break the tea biscuits into bite-sized pieces by hand or gently crush them with a rolling pin, leaving some larger chunks for texture.

  2. Melt chocolate: In a heatproof bowl over simmering water (double boiler), melt 6 ounces of dark chocolate until smooth. Set aside to cool slightly.

  3. Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and caster sugar together until light and fluffy.

  4. Combine ingredients: Stir the melted chocolate into the butter and sugar mixture until fully combined.

  5. Add biscuits: Fold the broken biscuits gently into the chocolate mixture, ensuring all pieces are coated.

  6. Shape the cake: Line a loaf tin or round cake tin with parchment paper. Press the mixture firmly into the tin, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.

  7. Add chocolate topping: Melt the remaining 8 ounces of dark chocolate and pour it evenly over the pressed biscuit mixture. Spread gently to cover.

  8. Add garnish: Sprinkle mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or curls on top for decoration, if desired.

  9. Chill: Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until firm and set.

  10. Serve: Slice into thick slices and enjoy as a decadent treat with tea or coffee.

Notes

Don’t over-crush the biscuits; chunks add lovely texture.

Use good quality dark chocolate for a richer flavor.

Press firmly to ensure the cake holds together when sliced.

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