Chocolate Cookie Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. 2
   Melt the butter and syrup together in a small saucepan over a low heat until they begin to boil.
3. 3
   Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl suspended over a saucepan of barely simmering water, then mix thoroughly with the butter and syrup.
4. 4
   Beat the egg and slowly add it to the hot chocolate mixture.
5. 5
   Break up the graham crackers into large chunks; add the walnuts, raisins and most of the cherries.
6. 6
   Pour the chocolate mixture on to the dry ingredients and mix together with a spatula or wooden spoon.
7. 7
   Press the mixture into the pan and decorate with reserved cherries.
8. 8
   Leave to set in the fridge for about 4 hours.
9. 9
   Remove from the fridge, peel off the paper and cut into slices or cubes.
10. 10
    Serve chilled.