Ingredients:
- 250 ml milk
- 200 g ground walnuts
- 100 g cooking chocolate
- 200 g butter or margarine
- 100 g powdered sugar
- 600 g biscuits (any type of plain, dry biscuits)
- 250 ml milk (for soaking the biscuits)
- Optional: a splash of rum
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Ingredients:
Begin by gathering all your ingredients. If you haven’t done so already, grind the walnuts into small pieces. Chop the cooking chocolate into smaller pieces so it will melt evenly. Set aside the biscuits, as you will use them later in the assembly.
2. Make the Chocolate Mixture:
In a saucepan, melt the butter or margarine over low heat. Once the butter has melted, add the cooking chocolate and stir gently until it is fully melted and smooth. Be careful not to burn the chocolate—stir continuously to ensure it melts evenly.
3. Add Powdered Sugar:
Once the chocolate and butter mixture is smooth, add the powdered sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely, and the mixture becomes thick and glossy. This will form the rich base of the cake filling.
4. Add Walnuts and Milk:
Next, add the ground walnuts to the mixture and stir until they are evenly incorporated. Then, pour in the 250 ml of milk. Stir everything together until well combined, creating a smooth and creamy mixture. This will form the base of your chocolate cream filling.
5. Prepare the Biscuits:
Take the biscuits and break them into smaller pieces, approximately 3-4 pieces per biscuit, so they are easier to arrange. Pour the remaining 250 ml of milk into a shallow bowl or dish. If you wish to add rum, this is the time to do so—add a splash of rum to the milk for extra flavor, but this is optional.
6. Assemble the Cake:
Now it’s time to assemble the cake. Take each piece of biscuit and dip it briefly into the milk mixture (or milk and rum mixture). Be careful not to soak them for too long, as they should remain firm and not fall apart.
7. Layer the Biscuits and Chocolate Mixture:
Lay the dipped biscuits in the bottom of a rectangular or square baking dish, creating the first layer. Once you’ve covered the bottom with biscuits, spread a layer of the chocolate and walnut mixture over the biscuits. Repeat the process, layering biscuits and chocolate mixture, until all ingredients are used up. The top layer should be a generous layer of the chocolate mixture.
8. Chill the Cake:
After assembling, cover the cake with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the cake to set. The biscuits will soften and meld with the chocolate mixture, creating a delicious, cake-like texture.
9. Serve:
Once chilled and set, cut the cake into slices and serve. The biscuits will have absorbed the chocolate and milk mixture, making them soft yet firm enough to hold the layers together. The walnuts will add a nice texture and flavor to the creamy chocolate filling.
This Chocolate Biscuit Cake with Nuts is a perfect dessert for any occasion. It’s incredibly quick and easy to make, with the rich, nutty flavor of walnuts and the smooth, decadent chocolate filling. The biscuits provide a great texture and make the cake substantial and filling, while the optional splash of rum adds a nice, adult touch to the dessert.
Enjoy your 30-minute cake—ideal for when you’re craving something indulgent but don’t have a lot of time to spare!
Check out the preparation details in the video recipe:
