Duke of Cambridge matza cake

Duke of Cambridge matza

Helen Goldrein

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A delicious no-bake chocolate matza cake inspired by Duke of Cambridge cake, a British teatime classic that’s fit for a Prince. Quick and easy, this vegan slice is perfect for Pesach. You may be wondering what Duke of Cambridge cake actually is. Prior to April 2011, it was most commonly known as chocolate biscuit cake, or chocolate tiffin. But on 29 April 2011, Prince William married Kate Middleton, and at his request this delicious cake was served at the royal wedding. And since they are now the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, many enterprising local cafes here in Cambridge (and further afield) renamed their chocolate tiffin as Duke of Cambridge cake. This is kosher l’Pesach version Ingredients • 100g matza (4 sheets) • 75ml sweet red kiddush wine • 150g dark chocolate • 50g butter or margarine • 1 tbsp honey (optional) • 75g raisins or sultanas • 75g walnut pieces

Topping • 100 g dark chocolate

Instructions 1. Break the matza roughly into small (2-3cm) pieces and place in a shallow dish. Heat the kiddush wine (I did this in a jug in the microwave) then pour over the broken matza. Mix, then set aside 2. In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate and butter or margarine together and stir until well mixed and smooth. Add the honey and mix well 3. Add the soaked matza pieces, raisins, and walnuts to the bowl and mix thoroughly until everything is coated in the chocolate mixture 4. Tip into a 20cm square tin that has been lined with greaseproof paper. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to spread the mixture into the sides and corners of the tin, and press down well. Place in the fridge while you make the topping 5. To make the topping, simply melt the chocolate and then spread it over the mixture in the tin as evenly as possible. Return the tin to the fridge for an hour or so until everything has set 6. Use a hot knife to cut the chocolate matza cake into squares. Enjoy!