No-Bake Biscuit Chocolate Glaze Salami Cake

by Feli Chic'Cuisine

The Biscuit Chocolate Glazed Salami Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines simplicity with elegance. The beauty of Biscuit Chocolate Glaze Salami Cake lies in its simplicity. It requires no baking and can be made with just a few basic ingredients. It is also versatile — Photo @Feli Chic'Cuisine

The Biscuit Chocolate Glazed Salami Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines simplicity with elegance. Perfect for any occasion, this versatile treat allows for endless customization with various biscuits, nuts, and dried fruits. With its rich chocolatey glaze, this cake is sure to impress both visually and taste-wise.

This cake is the cake of my childhood, one my mother often made for special occasions or simply to make an ordinary day feel special. When I made chocolate salami for the first time, it brought back so many memories - her warm smile in the kitchen, the rich smell of cocoa, and sneaking a little taste before it was ready.

It’s a simple, no-bake dessert that’s easy to make but holds so much meaning, reminding me of her love and those happy, carefree moments.

What makes this dessert even more special for me is how effortlessly it comes together with basic ingredients. I love adding a smooth chocolate glaze on top - it not only makes it look stunning but adds an extra layer of indulgence.

What is Salami Biscuit?

Chocolate salami, also known as Salame di Cioccolato, is believed to have originated in Italy as a clever way to use up leftover biscuits. Over time, it became a beloved treat across many European countries.

In Portugal, it’s called Salame de Chocolate and is a traditional dessert served during the Christmas season. The classic recipe includes cocoa powder, butter, sugar, and biscuits, but some versions add nuts, dried fruits, or a splash of liquor for extra flavor.

In Eastern Europe, especially Romania, chocolate salami is known as Salam de biscuiti. It’s a favorite dessert for both kids and adults, made with simple, everyday ingredients.

Today, chocolate salami is enjoyed worldwide, with recipes often adapted to include local flavors. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion, it remains a much-loved treat.

What type of biscuits?

For this recipe, I used butter tea biscuits, known for their sweet, vanilla flavor and slightly grainy texture. The beauty of chocolate salami lies in its versatility - feel free to use other types of butter biscuits, such as Leibniz or Petit-Beurre, for a delicious variation.

If you'd like to make a vegan version, you can easily swap the biscuits for dairy-free options like vegan graham crackers.

Feli Chic'Cuisine |The Biscuit Chocolate Glazed Salami Cake is a delightful no-bake dessert that combines simplicity with elegance. The beauty of Biscuit Chocolate Glaze Salami Cake lies in its simplicity. It requires no baking and can be made with just a few basic ingredients. It is also versatile

Dried Fruits and Nuts

When it comes to dried fruits and nuts, the possibilities are endless. Customize the recipe to match your taste by experimenting with different combinations.

For a festive twist, try a red and green blend with cranberries and pistachios. You could also explore pairings like almonds and raisins or coconut and cherries. This flexibility lets you create a chocolate salami that perfectly suits your preferences.

How to Make Chocolate Salami in Just 25 Minutes

Prepare the Salami Biscuit

Combine the milk, sugar, syrup (optional) and butter. Bring them to a boil while stirring occasionally until the sugar and butter are dissolved.

After removing the pot from the heat, add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and rum extract to the mixture. Stir gently to combine.

In a large bowl, crumble the butter biscuits by hand, leaving pieces approximately 1 cm to 1/2 cm in size. Add the ground roasted walnuts and dried fruits.

Pour the cocoa mixture over the biscuit and walnut mixture, ensuring everything is well coated.

How to roll The Biscuit Salami

Spoon half of the mixture onto the center of the baking paper and shape it into a salami.

Roll the mixture tightly in the baking paper, folding up the bottom edge as you roll. Refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour or until fully set.

Make the Glaze:

Combine the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and hot water. Mix until a smooth glaze.

Spread this glaze evenly over the chilled chocolate salami.

Here’s a lovely review from one of my readers:

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"A Nostalgic Favorite!This recipe brings back childhood memories! My grandma used to make this, and now I finally made it myself. It’s so easy and absolutely delicious!"

Biscuit Chocolate Glaze

Salami Cake Recipe

This cake is so simple to whip up, and it looks impressive once it's done. The chocolate glaze is silky smooth, and the biscuit layers keep it from being too rich.

PREP. TIME: 25 min CHILLING TIME: 1 h-2 h

MAKES: 2 chocolate salami SERVING: 20-25

Ingredients

500 g butter biscuits

150 g ground roasted walnuts

For the chocolate sauce

200 ml milk

100 g sugar

200 g butter

50 ml orange or maple syrup, optional

60 g cocoa powder, unsweetened

50 g candied orange peel (or other dried fruits - cranberries, cherries, raisins...)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp rum extract

For the chocolate glaze

4 Tbsp powdered sugar, sifted

2 Tbsp cocoa powder

2 Tbsp vegetable oil (coconut oil)

1 tsp vanilla extract

2-3 Tbsp hot water

To decorate

finely ground coconut

ground roasted walnuts

Method

1. In a large bowl, crumble the butter biscuits by hand, leaving pieces approximately 1 cm to 1/2 cm in size. Add the ground roasted walnuts and dried fruits. Set aside.

Prepare the chocolate sauce

2. in a small pot, combine the milk, sugar, syrup (optional) and butter. Bring them to a boil while stirring occasionally until the sugar and butter are dissolved.

3. After removing the pot from the heat, add the cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and rum extract to the mixture. Stir gently to combine.

4. Pour the cocoa mixture over the biscuit and walnut mixture, ensuring everything is well coated. Use a spatula to gently fold the ingredients until they are thoroughly mixed. Be careful not to overmix to avoid a dense texture - keeping the biscuit pieces intact for a better texture in the salami.

Form the chocolate salami

5. Cut a piece of baking paper approximately 20-25 cm wide. Spoon half of the mixture onto the center of the paper and shape it into a salami using two spatulas.

6. Roll the mixture tightly in the baking paper, folding up the bottom edge as you roll. Gently press the surface to achieve a smooth and round salami shape. Twist the paper ends together at each end to secure the first salami.

7. Allow the chocolate salami to chill in the refrigerator for a minimum of 1 hour or until fully set.

8. Repeat the process to create the second salami, following the same instructions as before.

Prepare the chocolate glaze

9. In a small bowl, combine the powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and hot water. Mix until the ingredients form a smooth glaze. Spread this glaze evenly over the chilled chocolate salamis.