Broken biscuits

Why do kids refuse to eat a biscuit unless it is whole and in one piece? At least it isn't just my children. Toddler group gave me all the broken biscuits from the biscuit box and I used them to make some chocolate biscuit cake and the grown ups got to eat something for once!

This is a family recipe that we call Flatter's Cake (no idea why!)

Heat 1 egg, 3oz unsalted butter, 4oz caster sugar, 1tsp vanilla extract and 1 dsp cocoa in a pan until all melted together and nearly boiling. Then pour over 8oz broken biscuits and 1/2 cup of raisins. Ensure mixed well and press into a lined baking tray and refrigerate. When cold melt a 200g bar of your favourite chocolate (over a bain-marie or in the microwave 10 seconds at a time) and spread over the cake. Refrigerate and cut into small pieces in a vague attempt not to eat too much!

You could add whatever other bits you fancy, other dried fruit like sour cherries, cranberries, sultanas etc, flaked almonds are good if you like a little crunch.

The picture above is all that was left!