Description
A rich, no bake Easy Chocolate Biscuit Refrigerator Cake that sets firm in the fridge and slices clean. Crunchy biscuit chunks wrapped in glossy chocolate fudge, perfect for parties, holidays, and make ahead desserts.
Ingredients
10 oz plain tea biscuits or digestives, broken into bite size pieces (280 g)
7 oz semi sweet chocolate, chopped or chips (200 g)
1/2 cup unsalted butter (113 g)
1/2 cup whole milk (120 ml)
1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (15 g)
1 tsp vanilla extract (5 ml)
Pinch of fine salt (optional, about 1 g)
Instructions
1. Line a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the long sides for lifting.
2. Break biscuits by hand into chunky pieces. Aim for 1/2 to 1 inch pieces. Add to a large mixing bowl.
3. In a medium saucepan over low heat, add butter, chocolate, milk, sugar, cocoa powder, and salt if using. Stir constantly until fully melted and smooth. Keep the heat low and do not boil.
4. Remove from heat and cool 5 minutes, then stir in vanilla.
5. Pour the warm chocolate mixture over the biscuits. Fold gently until every piece is coated and you still see distinct chunks.
6. Spoon mixture into the lined pan. Press firmly into an even layer using the back of a spoon or a flat measuring cup.
7. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, until fully set.
8. Lift out using parchment overhang. Slice with a warm knife, wiping between cuts. Serve chilled.
Notes
Chocolate choice: Semi sweet gives the best balance. For a darker, richer cake use 60 to 70 percent chocolate and reduce sugar to 2 tablespoons (25 g).
Biscuit texture: Do not crush into crumbs. Chunky pieces create the signature fridge cake bite.
Clean slices: Warm your knife under hot water, wipe dry, then slice. Repeat as needed.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 7 days, tightly wrapped. Freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Optional add ins: 1/2 cup chopped toasted nuts (60 g) or 1/3 cup dried fruit (50 g).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of loaf)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg