What You Need to Know
Tiffin is a form of cake-like confection composed of crushed biscuits, sugar, syrup, raisins, chocolate, and cocoa powder, often covered with a layer of melted striped chocolate. Unlike regular cakes, tiffin does not require baking. Instead, following preparation of the mixture, the confection is chilled until set. As a consequence the product may also be known as "fridge cake" or another similar term.
Steps
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Scottish Tiffin (Scotland): Celebration cake for Burns Night
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Australian Hedgehog Slice (Australia): Lunchbox treat with coconut variation
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South African Crunchie (South Africa): Braai (barbecue) dessert staple
The Science
Primary Reaction
Maillard Reaction