This vegan chocolate biscuit cake is royally rich and tasty! Quick and easy, this no bake chocolate cake is perfect for a royal wedding groom's cake, fit for a queen (her favorite!), and brunch ready!
recipe originally published April 28, 2011
Vegan Chocolate Biscuit Cake
Yep. I made Prince William's groom's cake.
You all aren't really surprised, are you?
While I am not a fan of fruit cake, which is tradition at Royal Weddings, I do love chocolate and biscuits. This cake looked easy enough, and sometimes the simple recipes are the most delicious. This is absolutely one of those recipes.
A chocolate biscuit cake is an excellent choice for William's groom's cake - it is Queen Elizabeth's favorite cake! She enjoys this incredibly rich dessert for afternoon tea, and William first enjoyed it at tea as well.
At our wedding, one of my favorite aspects was planning a special and super fun groom's cake for Jason. He is a drummer, and I had a cake made into a marching snare drum, complete with drumsticks!
It was perfect.
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This particular cake? Is literally like eating a truffle. Rich chocolate, silky smooth and creamy, with a crunch of biscuit to cut into the richness in the most perfect way.
It is so rich, you really need only a very small piece.
I made this in my small springform pan - the five inch size. I like my cakes tall.
I have also made this same recipe in my larger (eight or nine inch) springform pan - if you prefer a longer elegant sliver of cake.
Since this is a no bake chocolate cake, it is quick to make!
more chocolate recipes:
- Delectably Rich Vegan Chocolate Mousse Cake
- Pumpkin Caramel Chocolates
- Chocolate Covered Oreo Cashew Truffles
- Tasty Chocolate Oatmeal No Bake Bars
- Vegan Twix Cookie Bars
- Double Chocolate Smoothie with Salted Pepitas
- Brownie Bottomed Cheesecake
Who else is staying up all night getting up early to watch the Royal Wedding?
Anyone else wearing a crown? Just me?
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Vegan Chocolate Biscuit Cake
this Vegan Chocolate Biscuit Cake is Royally rich and tasty! Quick and easy, this no bake recipe is perfect for a Royal Wedding Groom's Cake, fit for a Queen (her favorite!), and brunch ready!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Line a springform pan with parchment. Wrap outside of pan with foil to prevent leaking.
- Remove pits from dates. Place in a small bowl with boiling water. Set aside to soften for several minutes.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, warm coconut cream. Stir frequently and keep the heat low.
- Drain water from dates. Transfer dates to blender jar.
- Carefully pour about ½ cup of the warmed coconut cream into blender jar with dates. Return saucepan with remaining coconut cream to the stovetop over low heat.
- Quickly blend dates and warm coconut cream to a smooth paste. Remove from blender and pour this date paste into the saucepan with remaining coconut cream.
- Stir to combine, continuing to warm over low heat.
- Add chocolate to saucepan. Continue to stir until chocolate is melted. Remove from heat.
- Break biscuits into small pieces, one half inch or so. Add broken biscuit pieces to chocolate mixture, stirring to combine and coat each biscuit piece completely.
- Carefully pour mixture into prepared springform pan. Pick up pan and gently hit it against countertop, to release any air bubbles. Do this a couple times.
- Cover with plastic wrap or foil. Transfer cake to refrigerator to cool overnight.
- Carefully release the springform pan. Run a knife around edge to release cake if needed, and carefully remove ring from springform pan. Slice and serve.
- This cake is traditionally topped with a ganache. I thought it was rich and chocolatey enough as is, so I crumbled more biscuit crumbs on top.
Notes
inspired by the recipe from Bon Appétit test kitchen
YIELD: one short 8 inch cake, or one tall 5 inch cake
dairy, egg, soy, oil, and gluten free, vegan
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
one sliceAmount Per Serving: Calories: 284Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 33mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 4gSugar: 34gProtein: 3g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Jenn L @ Peas and Crayons says
No royal wedding shenanigans for me! hehe! i'm not judging though<3
The biscuit cake looks absolutely regal though =)
spabettie says
it's pretty darn good! thanks for not judging - I'm going to take a nap now!
Jess says
Oh. My. God. That looks ridiculously good. Would hit the spot with a nice cup of coffee, I might add. 😉
spabettie says
haaa!! I read this fast and thought you wrote "spot of coffee" 🙂 isn't that what they always say over there, a spot of tea?? 🙂
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen) says
Oh YUM! You know, I wasn't planning on watching it, but dangit everyone is making me feel like I'm going to be missing out!
spabettie says
so... did you watch?? I have been UP all day - so out of it now. nap time!!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
That looks delicious. And if I had a crown I'd be wearing it!
spabettie says
🙂
lindsay says
i love that there are digestive biscuits in there. So cool and of course it looks amazing.
spabettie says
I love those biscuits! 🙂 they stay crunchy, too!
Blog is the New Black says
Graet job, Kristina! This looks SO DELICIOUS! Mouth watering... !!! And the pics are phenomenal! Make sure to add this to your 365! 😉
spabettie says
yes - I will!! 🙂 poor 365 is so badly in need of updating! I take photos each day, and then keep telling myself I need to take the time to do it...
Lisa @ I'm an Okie says
mmm mmm good.
assistantdoc says
I am feeling a "need to eat" feeling when I look at this cake. This post has my two favorite things.......chocolate and sparkly things! Yay crowns. You rock your crown with pride sister friend!
spabettie says
oh you know I always do, Sarah!!
Evan Thomas says
I love that you went ahead and made this.
It reminds me of flourless chocolate cake except with biscuits. I'm not a biscuit fan so maybe I'll just make a flourless chocolate cake and call it a day.
spabettie says
there ya go - or make this into bite size - like chocolate candies.
christina says
besides looking absolutely delicious, this is so pretty!
spabettie says
thank you! 🙂 and it IS delicious!