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    Home » Recipes » Bars & Brownies

    No Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake

    Published: Jun 18, 2020 · Modified: Oct 10, 2024 by Beth Sachs · 15 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    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!

    👩‍🍳 Have you seen my Hedgehog Slice? Another delicious no-bake treat to try!

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • Top Tips
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 🧊 Suitable for freezing?
    • 😋Related recipes
    • Recipe
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    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    1. Quick and easy no bake chocolate recipe.
    2. Great for parties and bake sales.
    3. Keeps for a long time.
    4. 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.

    Chocolate biscuit cake, cut into squares on a chopping board.

    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!
    A close up picture of the biscuit cake, showing the chocolate, biscuit and candy layers.

    🥡 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.

    😋Related recipes

    More no-bake chocolate treats to try;

    • Chocolate Cornflake Cakes
    • Mini Egg Tiffin
    • Chocolate Honeycomb Tiffin
    • Malteser Tiffin
    • Oreo Tiffin
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    Recipe

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    No Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake

    Indulge in the ultimate no-bake chocolate biscuit cake recipe, featuring crunchy digestives and rich, smooth chocolate. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine British
    Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
    Chilling time 2 hours hours
    Total Time 2 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
    Servings 16 bars
    Calories 226kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Mixing Bowl
    • Rolling Pin
    • 20 cm (8'') Square Baking Tin
    • Cling Film
    • Kitchen Scales

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 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.

    Notes

    Nutrition: The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    No Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    226
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    12
    g
    18
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    1
    mg
    0
    %
    Sodium
     
    63
    mg
    3
    %
    Potassium
     
    129
    mg
    4
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    28
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    2
    g
    8
    %
    Sugar
     
    18
    g
    20
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    8
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    21
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Pam Greer

      August 03, 2020 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    2. Cindy

      August 03, 2020 at 3:16 pm

      5 stars
      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!!

      Reply
    3. Toni Dash

      August 03, 2020 at 3:27 pm

      5 stars
      My kids loved it so much!! Such a delicious treat!

      Reply
    4. Kathryn Donangelo

      August 03, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      I love the use of biscuits in this recipe and the crunchiness of this sweet treat! Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
    5. Kathryn D

      August 03, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      I love the use of biscuits in this recipe and the crunchiness of this sweet treat! Thanks for the great recipe!

      Reply
    6. Laura

      August 03, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      5 stars
      The orange zest really makes this recipe a hit. So easy to make.

      Reply
    7. Sue

      August 06, 2020 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    8. Kate

      January 26, 2021 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
    9. Angela

      January 26, 2021 at 4:07 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and so easy to make!

      Reply
    10. Gail Montero

      January 26, 2021 at 4:12 pm

      5 stars
      We love no-bake treats and with all that yummy chocolate even better! Love these yummy bites!

      Reply
    11. whitney

      January 26, 2021 at 4:13 pm

      That orange zest thought! Kate Middleton is genius! Thanks for sharing!!

      Reply
    12. Bintu | Budget Delicious

      January 26, 2021 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      Such an indulgent and delicious cake! This wouldn't last five minutes in my house!

      Reply
    13. Lizzie

      March 10, 2022 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy.😉I stuck to the recipe and made 20 squares.Is there any where I could find out the calories per square?

      Reply
      • Beth Sachs

        March 10, 2022 at 4:46 pm

        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.

        Reply
    14. Bernie

      August 13, 2023 at 3:56 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
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