Indulge in the heavenly combination of crunchy digestive biscuits and smooth chocolate in this no bake chocolate biscuit cake, a classic treat that requires no baking.
Perfect for any occasion, this timeless dessert is loved by generations, including the Royal Family, and is incredibly easy to make.
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This chocolate fridge cake perfectly balances rich, smooth chocolate and delightfully crunchy digestive biscuits, creating an irresistible and addictive indulgence.
Warning: one piece is never enough!
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✔️ Why should you try it?
- Quick and easy no bake chocolate recipe.
- Great for parties and bake sales.
- Keeps for a long time.
- You can vary the recipe with different types of candy and flavourings.
I made this for a family party. I used smashed cinder toffee instead of Smarties. I’d never added orange zest before but it was so nice. Everyone loved it.
- Bernie
🥘 Ingredients
Digestive Biscuits (Graham Crackers) - crushed into small pieces with a rolling pin.
Gingernut Biscuits - crushed.
Chocolate - a mixture of dark and milk chocolate for the best flavour.
Butter - unsalted is best.
Syrup - golden syrup to get that classic chewy texture.
Candy - I've used smarties but you could also use M&M's, chopped up mars or Snickers bars. Anything goes!
Orange Zest (optional) - for a delicious chocolate orange flavour.
🔪 Instructions
The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post
This no-bake chocolate biscuit cake is super easy to make, and a great recipe for the kids to get involved with.
One: Crush the digestive biscuits with a rolling pin, leaving some larger pieces for texture.
Two: Place the chocolate, butter, and golden syrup in a bowl and microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until melted.
Four: Add the crushed biscuits, candy (I used smarties, but Maltesers or M&M's would also work well), and orange zest to the melted chocolate mixture.
Five: Pour the chocolate mixture into the prepared tin and spread it evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon. Gently press the mixture down to ensure a compact and even layer. Place the tin in the fridge and allow the chocolate biscuit cake to chill and set for at least 2-3 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm to the touch.
Top Tips
- The beauty of this recipe is its versatility – you can customise it to suit your taste preferences or to celebrate different occasions. However, it's best to steer clear of marshmallows, as they are better suited for Rocky Road recipes.
- Replace the dark and milk chocolate with white chocolate, and make a white chocolate tiffin (dried cranberries go well with white chocolate).
- Digestive biscuits could be swapped for Rich Tea or shortbread biscuits.
- For festive variations, try adding Mini Eggs during Easter or incorporating Terry's chocolate orange pieces for a Christmas twist.
- If you're a fan of the iconic Biscoff flavor, you might also want to explore the indulgent world of Biscoff Tiffin – a heavenly combination that will leave your taste buds craving more.
- To take this chocolate biscuit cake to the next level, consider adding a luxurious chocolate ganache topping or adding cocoa powder to the mixture for an extra chocolate hit. After all, there's no such thing as too much chocolate!
🥡 Storage
Store in the fridge for up to a week.
🧊 Suitable for freezing?
Tightly wrap in cling film and foil before placing the slab in the freezer. It's usually not necessary to freeze it as it has such a long shelf life if stored in the refrigerator.
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Recipe
No Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake
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Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Cling Film
Ingredients
- 200 g Digestive Biscuits or Graham Crackers, crushed
- 50 g Gingernut Biscuits crushed
- 200 g Dark Chocolate broken into pieces
- 100 g Milk Chocolate broken into pieces
- 100 g Butter
- 150 g Golden Syrup
- ½ teaspoon Orange Zest
- 100 g Smarties or other chocolate candy
Instructions
- Line a 20cm square baking tin with clingfilm
- Place the chocolate, syrup and butter in a microwaveable bowl and melt in the microwave (I do short 20 second bursts and stir, to prevent overcooking)200 g Dark Chocolate, 100 g Milk Chocolate, 100 g Butter, 150 g Golden Syrup
- Mix the melted chocolate mixture with the crushed biscuits, orange zest and candy.200 g Digestive Biscuits, 50 g Gingernut Biscuits, ½ teaspoon Orange Zest, 100 g Smarties
- Press into the prepared tin and chill for at least 2 hours, before cutting into squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Pam Greer
I can see why it's a favorite of Prince William!! I love how easy it is to make and how easy it is to customize it!
Cindy
My kiddos and I made this together! We have been spending a lot more time in the kitchen lately and its so fun. They really enjoyed making this recipe but they enjoyed eating it even more! Thanks for this delish creation, we are adding it to our “make again” list!!
Toni Dash
My kids loved it so much!! Such a delicious treat!
Kathryn Donangelo
I love the use of biscuits in this recipe and the crunchiness of this sweet treat! Thanks for the great recipe!
Kathryn D
I love the use of biscuits in this recipe and the crunchiness of this sweet treat! Thanks for the great recipe!
Laura
The orange zest really makes this recipe a hit. So easy to make.
Sue
Oh my, I can see how this could be addictive! Thanks for all the ideas to customize, can't wait to give this a try!
Kate
I do love baking, but sometimes a no-bake cake is just what I'm after and this one looks incredible! My kids would absolutely love making this - bookmarking for the school holidays - thanks so much!
Angela
Delicious and so easy to make!
Gail Montero
We love no-bake treats and with all that yummy chocolate even better! Love these yummy bites!
whitney
That orange zest thought! Kate Middleton is genius! Thanks for sharing!!
Bintu | Budget Delicious
Such an indulgent and delicious cake! This wouldn't last five minutes in my house!
Lizzie
Yummy.😉I stuck to the recipe and made 20 squares.Is there any where I could find out the calories per square?
Beth Sachs
Hi Lizzie. Glad you enjoyed them. I based the calorie info in the recipe card nutrition data on 16 slices which equated to 226 calories per slice.
Bernie
I made this for a family party. I used smashed cinder toffee instead of Smarties. I’d never added orange zest before but it was so nice. Everyone loved it.