McVities Chocolate Biscuit Cake

The McVities Chocolate Cake,originally uploaded by The British Monarchy.

From the moment I first heard about this, I knew I had to try it! Here is a recipe for the McVities Chocolate Biscuit Cake that Prince William requested for the Royal Wedding reception. (Note: there is no orange zest but you can toss in a bit for a fun twist!)


Chocolate Biscuit Cake
Epicurious | April 2011
by Darren McGrady


Recipe


Main ingredients: Chocolate, McVities Rich Tea Cookies
Cuisine: English/Scottish


Type: Cake


Appears in the Royal Wedding Menu


Yield: Makes 8 servings




Ingredients


1/2 teaspoon butter, for greasing pan
8 ounces McVities Rich Tea Biscuits
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 ounces dark chocolate
1 egg, beaten
8 ounces dark chocolate, for icing
1 ounce white chocolate, for decoration





Preparation


1. Lightly grease a small (such as 6 x 2 1/2-inch) cake ring with 1/2 teaspoon butter, and place on a parchment-lined tray. Break each of the biscuits into almond-sized pieces by hand and set aside. Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl until the mixture is a light lemon color.


2. Melt the 4 ounces of dark chocolate in a double boiler. Add the butter and sugar mixture to the chocolate, stirring constantly. Add the egg and continue stirring. Fold in the biscuit pieces until they are all coated with the chocolate mixture.


3. Spoon the chocolate biscuit mixture into the prepared cake ring. Try to fill all of the gaps on the bottom of the ring, because this will be the top when it is unmolded. Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least three hours.


4. Remove the cake from the refrigerator, and let it stand while you melt the 8 ounces of dark chocolate for icing. Slide the ring off the cake and turn the cake upside down onto a cooling rack. Pour 8 ounces of melted dark chocolate over the cake, and smooth the tope and sides using a butter knife or offset spatula. Allow the chocolate icing to set at room temperature. Carefully run a knife around the bottom of the cake where it has stuck to the cooling rack, and transfer the cake to a cake dish. Melt the white chocolate and drizzle on top of the cake in a decorative pattern.







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