Looking for a chocolate fix that doesn’t need an oven? This chocolate refrigerator cake recipe is so easy and adaptable that it’s become a firm favourite in our house — a friend of ours swears by it, and once you’ve made it you’ll see why. It’s ridiculously simple to put together, and it goes down a treat with kids and adults alike.
The best part? This chocolate refrigerator cake recipe is endlessly adaptable. Swap in whatever mix-ins you have to hand — dried fruit, marshmallows, nuts — and it tastes brilliant every single time.
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Chocolate Refrigerator Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
- 150g (5½ oz) bar of dark chocolate
- 200g (7oz) bar of milk chocolate
- 175g (6oz) butter, cut into pieces
- 100g (3½oz) golden syrup
- 200g (7oz) packet digestive biscuits
- Large handful of dried cranberries, marshmallows or nuts (add whatever you think will taste best)
Method:
1. Line an 8 inch round tin with greaseproof paper.
2. Put all the chocolate, butter and syrup into the microwave and melt on low for 2 minutes, or melt it the old-fashioned way in a bowl over a pot of gently simmering water.
3. Crush the biscuits and add to the melted chocolate mixture, along with your dried fruit, nuts, marshmallows or whatever extras you’re using.
4. Pour into the tin and leave in the fridge until set. This takes about 3 hours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does chocolate refrigerator cake keep?
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it will keep well for about a week.
Can I freeze it?
Yes — it freezes nicely. Wrap slices tightly and defrost in the fridge before serving.
What can I use instead of digestive biscuits?
Any plain, crumbly biscuit works well, such as rich tea or a similar shortbread-style biscuit. Just crush them the same way.
Can I make this nut-free?
Absolutely — simply leave out the nuts and use dried fruit, marshmallows, or a mix of the two instead.
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