Chocolate Biscuit Cake, is a delightful treat that seamlessly combines the rich, velvety taste of chocolate with the perfect cookie crunch. Each bite promises a combination of flavors and textures, making these bars a true delight for chocolate enthusiasts. This chocolate biscuit cake is a heavenly combination of simplicity and decadence that will leave you fully satisfied.
Chocolate Biscuit Cake Recipe
Chocolate biscuit cake is really special and different from most American desserts. It's very rich, so thin slices are just right. It tastes a lot like a KitKat candy bar! I hope you try it, I think you’ll love it as much as I do.
You will also enjoy Almond Nougat Bars, Turtle Cookie Balls, Italian Almond Cookies, Nougat Candy Bars, and Chocolate Banana Cake.
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⭐Why You'll Love This Chocolate Biscuit Cake
- Ease of Preparation: The Chocolate biscuit cake recipe is simple and quick to make, requiring minimal ingredients and effort. This can be appealing to those who enjoy delicious treats without spending too much time in the kitchen.
- No-Bake Option: This Chocolate biscuit cake recipe is no-bake, eliminating the need for an oven. This makes it a convenient choice for individuals who may not have access to an oven or prefer recipes that don't require baking.
- Versatility: Chocolate biscuit cake recipe can be versatile, allowing for creativity with additional ingredients. Whether you add nuts, dried fruits, or other toppings, you can customize the bars to suit your taste preferences.
- Kid-Friendly: Chocolate biscuit cake are often a hit with children due to their sweet and chocolatey taste. It can be a fun recipe to make with kids, involving them in the kitchen and enjoying the process together.
- Great for Occasions: Chocolate biscuit cake are suitable for various occasions, from casual gatherings to celebrations. They can be a go-to dessert when you want to impress guests with a delicious yet straightforward treat.
🧾Ingredients
Ingredients for this chocolate biscuit cake recipe are simple. Here is a list of everything you need:
- Hazelnuts: Add a nutty flavor and a crunchy texture to the bars. You can replace hazelnuts with other nuts like almonds, walnuts, pecans, or even seeds such as sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
- Cookies (Biscuits): Cookies, typically digestive or tea biscuits, serve as the base of the cake. Digestive biscuits, graham crackers, or shortbread cookies are popular choices. Adjust the quantity based on the size and texture of the substitute.
- Chocolate: Is a key ingredient in chocolate biscuit cake, providing the main flavor and richness. It is usually melted and combined with other ingredients to create a smooth, velvety texture throughout the cake.
- Condensed Milk: Adds sweetness, creaminess, and moisture to the bars. It also helps bind the ingredients together. The sweetness from condensed milk reduces the need for additional sugar in the recipe.
- Butter: Contributes to the richness and moistness of the bars. It enhances the overall flavor and helps bind the ingredients together.
- Cocoa Powder: Intensifies the chocolate flavor in the bars. It adds depth and a more robust chocolate taste. It also contributes to the dark color of the cake.
- Oil: Is used to create a smoother texture in the melted chocolate.
- Pistachios: Add a nutty flavor and a crunchy texture to the bars. They provide a delightful contrast to the biscuits' softness and the chocolate's richness.
See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.
👩🏻🍳How to Make Chocolate Biscuit Cake
These step-by-step instructions and photos will help you to visualize how to make this recipe. See the recipe card for a printable version of this recipe.
1. Gently heat the hazelnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until their aroma is released. Transfer them to a bowl and let them cool.
2. Take half of the cookies and use a food processor to finely crush them into small pieces. Transfer the crushed cookies to a spacious mixing bowl.
3. Take the remaining cookies and break them into medium-sized pieces, then place them into a sizable mixing bowl.
4. In a food processor, finely crush the toasted hazelnuts, then transfer them to a large mixing bowl along with the cookies. Thoroughly mix until the ingredients are well combined.
5. Slice the dark chocolate into pieces.
6. Combine the condensed milk and butter in a saucepan, melting them over medium heat. Stir the mixture until it reaches a smooth consistency, then remove it from the heat.
7. Combine the chocolate pieces with the condensed milk mixture and stir until the chocolate is fully melted.
8. Incorporate the cocoa powder into the mixture of chocolate and condensed milk, stirring until it reaches a smooth consistency.
9. Drizzle the chocolate condensed milk mixture over the cookies and hazelnut pieces, then blend thoroughly until all the ingredients are fully combined.
10. Move the mixture into the lined tin with parchment paper, pressing it down firmly to create a uniform layer.
11. Place the cake tin in the refrigerator and allow it to set for a minimum of 4-6 hours preferably overnight.
12. After it has completely set, take it out of the refrigerator and proceed to slice it into portions.
13. Dice the dark chocolate into small pieces, transfer them to a mixing bowl, and then incorporate the oil.
14. Utilize a double boiler to melt the chocolate, stirring until it achieves a smooth consistency, and then transfer it to a small bowl.
15. Coat the upper surface of each cake piece with the melted chocolate glaze.
16. Dice the pistachios into small pieces and sprinkle them atop each cake piece.
17. Place the cake pieces back in the refrigerator to let the chocolate glaze solidify.
18. After it has completely set, take it out of the fridge and savor your Chocolate Biscuit Cake!
📖Variations
- Fruit and Nut: Add dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, or apricots for a fruity twist. Incorporate nuts like almonds, walnuts, or pistachios for added crunch and flavor.
- White Chocolate Raspberry Cookie Bars: Use white chocolate in the mixture and fold in fresh or freeze-dried raspberries for a fruity and creamy combination.
- Peanut Butter: Swirl peanut butter into the melted chocolate mixture or layer the biscuits with a thin spread of peanut butter.
- Caramel: Drizzle caramel sauce between the layers or mix caramel bits into the chocolate mixture for a sweet and gooey variation.
- S'mores: Incorporate crushed graham crackers into the biscuit layer and marshmallows into the chocolate mixture for a s'mores-inspired treat.
- Rocky Road Chocolate biscuit cake: Mix in mini marshmallows, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips for a rocky road-inspired version.
🍽 How to Serve
- Sliced Portions: For easier serving, especially in casual settings, slice the cake into individual portions before presenting it. This allows guests to grab a piece without the need for additional cutting.
- Decorate: Garnish the cake with a dusting of cocoa powder, a drizzle of melted chocolate, or a sprinkle of chopped nuts. This enhances the visual appeal.
- Room Temperature: Serve the cake at room temperature for the best texture and flavor. This allows any chilled components to soften slightly.
- Pairings: Consider serving the cake with a beverage like coffee, tea, or a dessert wine to complement the flavors.
💭Tips for Recipe Success
Melt Chocolate Carefully: When melting chocolate, use a gentle heat method such as a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring in between. Avoid overheating, as it can cause the chocolate to become grainy.
Uniform Cookie Size: Try to use cookies that are roughly the same size to ensure an even distribution of the ingredients and a consistent texture in the final cake.
Layering and Pressing: When layering the biscuits in the pan, press them down slightly to create a compact structure. This helps the cake hold its shape when sliced.
❓Commonly Asked Questions
Chocolate biscuit cakes are made with a combination of melted chocolate, butter, sweetened condensed milk, cocoa powder, and crushed biscuits, creating a rich and indulgent no-bake dessert.
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📖 Recipe
Chocolate Biscuit Cake
Ingredients
- 120 g Hazelnuts
- 300 g Cookies
- 150 g Chocolate
- 397 g Condensed milk
- 120 g Butter
- 2 tablespoon Cocoa Powder
- 100 g Chocolate
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 40 g Pistachios
Instructions
- Toast the hazelnuts in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant. Place them in a bowl and allow to cool.
- Place half the cookies in a food processor, crush them into small pieces and then place in a large mixing bowl.
- Break the rest of the cookies into medium pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Crush the toasted hazelnuts into small pieces in a food processor and place them in a large mixing bowl together with the cookies. Mix well until combined.
- Cut dark chocolate into small pieces.
- Place the condensed milk and butter in a saucepan and melt on medium heat. Stir until smooth, then remove from the heat.
- Place the chocolate pieces together with the condensed milk mixture and stir until melted.
- Add the chocolate powder to the chocolate condensed milk mixture and stir until smooth.
- Pour the chocolate condensed milk mixture over the cookies and hazelnut pieces. Mix until all ingredients are well combined.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared tin with parchment paper, pressing it down firmly to form an even layer.
- Place the cake tin in the refrigerator to set for at least 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Once fully set, remove from the fridge and cut into slices.
- Cut dark chocolate into small pieces, place in a mixing bowl and add oil.
- Cut dark chocolate into small pieces, place in a mixing bowl and add oil.
- Melt the chocolate using a double boiler. Stir until smooth and then place in a small bowl.
- Glaze the top of every cake piece with melted chocolate.
- Cut pistachios into small pieces and place them on the top of every cake piece.
- Return the cake pieces to the fridge to allow the chocolate glaze to set.
- Once fully set, remove it from the fridge and enjoy your delicious Chocolate Biscuit Cake!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered an estimate only. Actual nutritional content will vary based upon brands used, measuring methods, cooking method, portion sizes, and more.
John says
This is something new for me looks amazing!