There's really no more to say to introduce this nostalgic dessert. It's all in the name! This easy lazy cake recipe is all you're going to be craving once you try it. And it'll be a craving you can satisfy so quickly, because it takes less than 10 minutes to make. Oh but wait, you do have to wait very, very patiently while it freezes in the freezer. Then it's sweet bliss, I promise. Cut up those slices and serve them up with a nice cup of coffee. This lazy cake may also be known as "Marie biscuit cake" as it's usually made with the famous Marie biscuits.
One time I was entertaining and cooking up a grand dinner for my friends. I was so busy planning the dinner menu and making sure the mains were taken care of, that on the morning of, I realized I completely forgot about making dessert! Thank god for this lazy cake recipe. I had all the ingredients on hand, made it in 10 minutes and popped it in the freezer and forgot about it for the rest of the day. 8 hours later when it was time for dessert... there were happy tummies all around.
This dessert is chocolate-y... crunchy... sweet. This was a definite childhood favorite, and growing up in the Middle East, every mom was making it for her child's birthday party! It was all the rage. Kids will definitely enjoy this dessert. You don't need to use Marie Biscuits for this cake, any tea biscuit will do, so I'm sure you've got the ingredients in your cupboard right now!
Tips for making this easy Lazy Cake recipe:
- When you mix the cacao powder and condensed milk, taste the mixture and adjust it to your desired sweetness by either adding more condensed milk for more sweetness or more cacao powder
- It's important to use small sized biscuit crumbs like in the picture, but also try and incorporate really small crumbs in there as well to help the mixture hold
- You need to wrap this up in plastic wrap. If you don't and you use foil straight away, it will stick to it. The plastic wrap will peel right off when you're about to cut it
- If you have trouble shaping this into a log shape, you can simply lay plastic wrap inside a cake pan and spoon the mixture in there. You will end up with square or rectangular shapes
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Easy No Bake Lazy Cake
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 15 pieces 1x
Description
A quick & delicious dessert hack for lazy days. Easy, No Bake, and Chocolate-y. What's not to love?
Ingredients
- 300 g Tea Biscuits (typically 1 Pack)
- 1 can Condensed Milk (397 g)
- 7 tbsp Cocoa Powder (unsweetened)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the condensed milk with the cacao powder very well.
- Crumble in the biscuit using a mixture of small pieces and crumbs, and combine well, ensuring all the biscuits are coated.
- Spread out a large piece of plastic wrap on the counter, and spoon the mixture in the middle.
- Mould it into a log shape by wrapping the cling film around it and twisting at each end.
- Cover the log with foil and freeze for at least 8 hours or preferably overnight (depending on the power of your freezer, the 8 hours may not be enough).
- To serve, unwrap the foil and start peeling the plastic wrap up to the point you want to cut, then cut ½ inch to 1 inch thick slices with a sharp knife that has been dipped in hot water. Serve immediately
Notes
- If you struggle to create a log shape, you can line a cake pan with cling film and spoon in the mixture inside for square/rectangular shapes.
- Don't skip the plastic wrap! If you only use foil it will stick to the cake once frozen. The plastic wrap however will peel right off before you cut it.
- If the plastic wrap starts sticking to it, it means you need to freeze it for longer. Pop it back in the freezer and try again. Optimum freezing time is overnight.
- The lazy cake can stay in the freezer for a few months. Just ensure that you return it to the freezer after you're done cutting
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezer
- Cuisine: General
Keywords: Easy No Bake Lazy Cake
Such an easy dessert to make and tasted just as good as a different method I’ve tried that requires more ingredients using the stove. Thanks Amina!
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That's perfect! So glad you enjoyed it Mona and thanks for leaving the feedback! 🙂
This totally takes me back to being a kid! Love it!
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Can we replace condensed milk with almond milk?
Hi Rania! No, unfortunately you can't because the condensed milk is thicker than almond milk and also includes sugar.
I've tried this so many times and absolutely love it.
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Thanks for the awesome review Sharika! 🙂
This is the such a delicious, quick easy recipe to put together. My kids were craving sweet and I came across this lazy cake recipe. It’s crisp and soo chocolatey. Loved it. Devoured just as quickly as it came together. Sooo soo good!!
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That's so wonderful to hear Uneza - so glad you and the kids enjoyed it! 🙂
This is the most easiest, quickly put together dessert. And the best part is it is super delicious!! My kids were craving sweet and I came across this lazy cake recipe. It was devoured just as quickly as it was made. Too good. It’s chocolatey and crisp when you bite into it. Loved it!!
made this, and everyone absolutely loved this! thank you for the amazing recipe, definitely making this again
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Woohoo! So glad it was a hit! Thanks Amna 🙂
This cake is so good and took me back to my days as a kid when my family would make it as treat. So easy and it keeps for a long time in the freezer whenever you’re craving something sweet!
Thank you for the review Dema! I know - it's always nice to have a little treat in the freezer 🙂
Kids simply love the lazy cake. I made it with my 5 year old and now it’s her all time favourite. Thanks dear for the recipe.
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I'm so glad your kids enjoyed this recipe, Hera! Thanks so much for the kind review. 🙂
This cake was SO good! I love how easy it was to make and the ingredients were already in my pantry. 🙂 This has quickly become my go-to quick dessert.
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I'm so glad you enjoyed it Fatima! Thanks so much for your review.
This turned out sooo delicious and soo good!!!! I'm definitely going to be making this again!! Can't believe how easy it was to make this!
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Right? It's called lazy cake for a reason! So very glad you loved it Amal! Thanks for the review 🙂