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A classic Thermomix Chocolate Ripple Cake decorated with grated chocolate and fresh cherries! Just 5 minutes prep time.

A chocolate ripple cake cut to show the inside.

Chocolate ripple cake is a classic Australian chilled dessert made using Arnott's choc ripple biscuits!

It's popular all year round... but especially during summer and at Christmas time!

Prepare the Thermomix chocolate ripple cake and then chill overnight until the biscuits have softened.

This really is the perfect summer dessert!

Why You're Going To Love This Recipe

There's so much to love about our Thermomix Chocolate Ripple Cake recipe!

  • No-Bake - this chocolate ripple cake involves ZERO cooking, meaning you can prepare it in minutes and then chill it in the fridge.
  • Chilled Dessert - this refrigerator dessert is perfect for summer BBQs and Christmas!
  • Prepare Ahead Of Time - because a choc ripple cake needs to be chilled overnight, it's the perfect dessert for when you need to be organised and have dessert ready ahead of time.
  • Versatile - decorate the chocolate ripple cake with any of your favourite toppings - berries, Peppermint Crisp bars, grated chocolate, cherries etc.
Cherries and chocolate on top of a cream covered dessert.

What You Need

Let's make Thermomix Chocolate Ripple Cake!

Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

The ingredients for a choc ripple cake.

You will need:

  • Arnott's Choc Ripple biscuits - popular here in Australia! Alternatively, substitute for any other plain chocolate biscuit.
  • Cream - use thickened or whipping cream (not light or cooking cream)
  • Caster Sugar & Vanilla Extract (optional) - for flavouring the cream.
  • Cherries & Grated Chocolate (or Flake bars) - for decorating.

Step By Step Instructions

It couldn't be easier to make this no-bake chilled dessert!

Please scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of the post for ingredient quantities and the full detailed method.

Step 1 - Whip The Cream

Place the cream, caster sugar and vanilla into the Thermomix bowl.

Cream and vanilla in a Thermomix bowl.

Whip the cream until soft peaks form.

Note: the amount of time it takes for the cream to whip will depend on how fresh the cream is.

Whipped cream in a Thermomix.

Step 2 - Add Cream To The Biscuits

Add a small amount of whipped cream to the flat side of a choc ripple biscuit.

Whipped cream on a choc ripple biscuit.

Sandwich together with another biscuit and repeat with the cream.

A stack of choc ripple biscuits and whipped cream.

Step 3 - Assemble The Cake

Once you have a stack of biscuits and cream, place them onto a serving dish.

Repeat until you have used all of the biscuits.

Note: you can place the biscuits in an arrangement like below, or in a long log (or even a wreath shape!)

Choc ripple bsicuits and cream on a plate.

Step 4 - Decorate

Cover the Thermomix chocolate ripple cake with the remaining whipped cream.

Decorate with fresh cherries and grated chocolate (or crumbled Flake bars).

Chill in the fridge overnight.

A decorated chocolate ripple cake.

Expert Tips

Our expert tips are here to help you make the perfect Thermomix Chocolate Ripple Cake!

  • Use Arnott's choc ripple biscuits for the best results.
  • Use thickened or whipping cream (not cooking cream or light cream as they won't whip).
  • The time it takes for the cream to whip depends on the freshness of the cream (cream nearing it's use by date will whip quicker).
  • Decorate your Thermomix Chocolate Ripple Cake with fresh cherries and grated chocolate... or substitute with any of your favourite ingredients (such as crumbled Flake or Peppermint Crisp bars, fresh berries etc).
  • Chill the chocolate ripple cake in the fridge overnight to allow the biscuits to soften.
  • Store leftover choc ripple cake in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
An overhead shot of cherries and chocolate on a whipped cream covered dessert.

FAQs

Do I have to add the sugar and vanilla extract to the cream?

No you don't. You can simply whip the cream on it's own without the addition of sugar or vanilla.

Can I skip the chilling time?

No! A chocolate ripple cake needs to be chilled in the fridge overnight to allow the biscuits to soften.

Can I make this dessert without a Thermomix?

Yes! Simply whip the cream using handheld beaters or a stand mixer.

A chocolate ripple cake decorated with cherries and chocolate.

We love how simple a classic chocolate ripple cake is to make!

Here's a few more of our favourite Thermomix desserts:

A piece of choc ripple cake on a fork.

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There's everything from family dinners to kids snacks, desserts to cookies, slices to Christmas recipes, cocktails to chocolate recipes and more!

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A chocolate ripple cake cut to show the inside.
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Thermomix Chocolate Ripple Cake

A classic Thermomix Chocolate Ripple Cake topped with fresh cherries and grated chocolate.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Australian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 12 hours
Total Time 12 hours 5 minutes
Servings 8 serves
Calories 395kcal
Cost $5

Equipment

  • Thermomix

Ingredients

  • 600 ml thickened cream
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 250 g Arnotts Choc Ripple biscuits
  • grated dark chocolate and fresh cherries to decorate

Instructions

  • Fix the butterfly into the Thermomix bowl. Add the cream, caster sugar and vanilla extract and beat on Speed 3 until soft peaks form
    Note: this can take anywhere from 30 seconds to a few minutes depending on the freshness of the cream.
  • Spread a small amount of whipped cream onto your serving plate (to hold the choc ripple cake in place).
  • Take 1 chocolate ripple biscuits and spread 1 teaspoon of whipped cream over the flat side. Sandwich together with another biscuit. Repeat until you have a stack of approximately 5-6 biscuits.
  • Place the stack onto the serving plate.
  • Repeat with the remaining biscuits.
  • Spread the remaining whipped cream over the entire outside of the biscuits (covering them completely).
  • Decorate with fresh cherries and grated dark chocolate.
  • Refrigerate overnight to allow the biscuits to soften.
  • Cut into slices and serve.

Notes

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS
  • Use Arnott's choc ripple biscuits for the best results.
  • Use thickened or whipping cream (not cooking cream or light cream as they won't whip).
  • The time it takes for the cream to whip depends on the freshness of the cream (cream nearing it's use by date will whip quicker).
  • Decorate your Thermomix Chocolate Ripple Cake with fresh cherries and grated chocolate... or substitute with any of your favourite ingredients (such as crumbled Flake or Peppermint Crisp bars, fresh berries etc).
  • Chill the chocolate ripple cake in the fridge overnight to allow the biscuits to soften.
  • Store leftover choc ripple cake in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • This recipe is not suitable for freezing.

Nutrition

Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1113IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg

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