Here is a cake with a difference…Biscuit Cake!!! You will probably have to fight the kids off just because you want it all to yourself (how do I know? Well, been there done that!). The best part is that there is no baking required and it is very simple to make. The only thing you need is patience - just enough to make it and allow it to chill before you dig into it. Another perfect cake/dessert/snack option for vegetarians.
Ingredients:
Biscuits - 5-7 small pkts (account for broken ones)
Unsalted Butter - 2 tsp
Chocolate Powder - 2 tbsp
Unsweetened Cocoa Powder - 1 tsp
Instant Coffee Powder - 1.5 tsp (optional)
Cornstarch - 2 tbsp
Sugar - 2 tbsp
Milk - 2+1 cups
Chopped Walnuts - 1/4 cup
Method:
1. Mix the Cornstarch with 1/2 cup of milk (from the 2 cups).
2. In a heavy-bottomed pan on low flame, add in the balance of the 2 cups of Milk.
3. Add in the Chocolate Powder, Cocoa Powder, Sugar and Butter.
4. Bring the Milk to a boil.
5. Add in Instant Coffee Powder and allow it to mix in well.
6. Add in the diluted Cornstarch.
7. Stir constantly, once the mixture starts thickening, take it off the flame.
8. Keep stirring to make sure it is a smooth with no major lumps. Use a whisk or a hand blender if needed.
9. Set aside and allow it to cool down to room temperature.
10.Now for the assembly of the cake, open the packets of biscuits and take out the broken ones.
11.Take the biscuit and give it a quick dip in the Milk (1 cup) and start layering on the platter.
12.Lay out the 1st layer of biscuit and then spread some syrup/sauce over it.
13.Alternate with a layer of Biscuits and Sauce…till you reach a desired height.
14.Cover the top most layer with the balance of the Syrup and some on the sides.
15. Sprinkle with chopped Walnuts and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
16. Slice like you would for a cake and serve.
17.Serves 8.
Tips:
1. Buy a few extra biscuit packets…they taste yummy and you will end up eating a lot more than you think.
2. We have tried a lot of different kinds of biscuits…Parle G workout best. They are available at any Indian Grocery store.
3. The moment you see the sauce thicken, take it off the flame and keep stirring.
4. Have patience and let the syrup get to room temperature…otherwise the biscuits will end up being soggy.
5. If you like thicker syrup, add another 1/2 tbsp of Cornstarch.
6. The layering needs some careful handiwork…do it slowly and don’t be in a rush.
7.You can sprinkle the top with coconut powder, sprinkles, assorted dry fruits and/or chocolate syrup.
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February 16th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Hi Anuja & hetal,
A great cake recipe. I have tried most of your recipes. tThey are perfect. will try this one too. What is the shelf life of this dessert?
Thank you very much.
February 18th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Shelflife is about 4-5 days in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
February 19th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Hmmm, love biscuit cakes, And like you said, we always tend to have some more than we think, as they are always very yummy. A light dessert!
February 21st, 2008 at 1:36 pm
Hey!
This is not working..none ov the video is working!
Please chck ur site..
Wat is the problem!
It’s more thn 2 hours..m trying to watch these stupid videos.. They r’nt working!
Regards!
-T-
March 7th, 2008 at 4:05 am
Hi Hetal & Anuja,
Watched your chocolate biscuit recipe. Looks really yummy and would like to try it out but am unable to find chocolate powder in our local grocery store.You said in your video that it’s different from cocoa powder .Can you guys please tell me which brand has been used in your recipe and where to find it?
Thanks,
Rajasi
May 8th, 2008 at 7:14 pm
I don’t seem to find chocolate powder. Where do I get it and which brand?
May 9th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Hi Rajasi and Sukonya,
We use Nesquik (It is a chocolate flavored powder which you put in milk to make chocolate milk) and Hershey’s Cocoa Powder. Nestle also makes a cocoa powder. In the US, you will definitely find these in any local grocery store.
May 9th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
This looks great! i have made a similar dessert. i took the biscuits and broke them in pieces and layered them in wine glasses with the chocolate sauce, then covered them with plastic wrap and chilled for about 4 hours. Then you just grab a spoon and dig in!
May 12th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
thanks hetal,
i used nesquik even before you replied, because I was very eager to prepare the dessert. It turned out really delicious.
sukonya
September 11th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Great recipe!! I do make this dessert often, li’l in a diff way though… i use lots(100 gms) of butter n the chocolate batter isnt that thin.. also i use coffee water to dip the biscuits that way the biscuits dont taste too sweet! But i like this recipe too… u guys are great chefs…
September 17th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
hi guys! this recipe seems so easy and delicious!!! going to try it tonight for a dinner party… but im using marie biscuits instead of parle-g as i find them too sweet… anyway wish me luck and il let ul know how it turns out
gud job on the website!!
September 23rd, 2008 at 2:06 am
hi guys,,, yes i tried it with marie biscuits and the taste was really gud… but it was difficult to assemble as the biscuits are round. so i had to cut each one and put them together… so yes it wil surely be better with parle g biscuits!