No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake

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  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 600g biscuits (digestive biscuits or graham crackers preferred)
  • 120g sugar
  • 60g cocoa powder
  • 250ml milk
  • 60g butter
  • A pinch of vanilla extract
    For the Glaze:
    100g dark chocolate
    130ml heavy cream (33% fat)
  • Directions
    Prepare the Cake Base:
    Line the Pan:Line a round cake pan or rectangular baking dish with parchment paper or plastic wrap, ensuring there is overhang on the sides for easy removal.
    Crush the Biscuits:Crush the biscuits into small pieces using a plastic bag and rolling pin or a food processor for coarse crumbs.
  • Make the Chocolate Mixture:In a saucepan, mix sugar, cocoa powder, milk, and butter over medium heat. Stir until smooth and the butter melts. Remove from heat and add a pinch of vanilla extract.
  • Combine and Press:Combine the crushed biscuits with the chocolate mixture, ensuring all the biscuit pieces are well coated.
    Press the mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing it out evenly.
  • Prepare the Glaze:
    Melt the Chocolate:Chop the dark chocolate and place it in a heatproof bowl.
    Heat the heavy cream until it boils, then pour it over the chocolate. Wait a minute, then stir until smooth.