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    Home » Recipes » Desserts & Sweets » Lazy Cake (No bake, 3 ingredients)

    Lazy Cake (No bake, 3 ingredients)

    4.98 from 35 votes
    January 20, 2019 (last updated December 3, 2022) by Amina Al-Saigh

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    This 3 ingredient easy lazy cake recipe is all you're going to be craving once you try it. And good news - it takes less than 10 minutes to make. Oh but wait, you do have to wait very patiently for it in the freezer. Once it's ready, 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.

    Easy no bake lazy cake on a tray
    Table of Contents show
    1 Let's walk through this recipe!
    2 Ingredients you'll need
    3 Watch me make it!
    4 Easy No Bake Lazy Cake

    Let's walk through this recipe!

    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 chocolaty, crunchy, cold and sweet. It will impress adults and kids - this statement has been tested significantly. Also, 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 - that's the bonus.

    By the way, if you're not patient enough to wait for it to freeze, try these chocolate biscuit balls inspired by this recipe and they only need the fridge.

    Easy no bake lazy cake on a tray

    Ingredients you'll need

    • Tea biscuits (Marie Biscuits, or Digestive biscuits usually work really well but any other tea biscuit on hand will be fine)
    • Sweetened condensed milk - the magic ingredient (you should have a couple of these in your cupboard at all times, so you can make these toffee squares too)
    • Cocoa powder - I recommend unsweetened because the sweetness will be from the sweetened condensed milk

    How to make this recipe, step by step

    • Start by mixing the sweetened condensed milk with the cocoa powder. Combine them really well together, but it's okay if there are a few small lumps
    • Taste the mixture and adjust it to your desired sweetness by either adding more condensed milk for more sweetness or more cacao powder. I prefer it with the amounts stated in the recipe
    Marie biscuits crumbled into chocolate mix for lazy cake recipe
    • Next you need to crumble up the biscuit into the mixture
    • 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
    Lazy cake chocolate mix with marie biscuits
    • The last step is shaping the mixture. Do this by spreading out some plastic wrap (or cling film) and spooning the mixture in the centre in the shape of a log. Slowly wrap the plastic around the mixture and tighten as you do this to shape into a cylindrical log
    Lazy cake chocolate and marie biscuit mix laying on plastic wrap
    • Next wrap the log with foil to help it maintain its shape and place it in the freezer for at least 5 hours (depending on your freezer)
    • 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
    lazy cake log wrapped in plastic wrap
    • If you have trouble shaping this into a log shape, you can simply lay plastic wrap inside a cake pan or loaf tin and spoon the mixture in there. You will end up with square or rectangular shapes
    • When you're ready to serve, cut into 1 inch thick slices using a hot knife. Wrap up the rest and pop it back in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Watch me make it!

    For more easy dessert recipes, check out:

    • Chocolate biscuit balls on parchment paper with a coffee cup
      Chocolate Biscuit Balls (3 ingredients, no bake)
    • Mahalabia (Muhallebi) | Middle Eastern Milk Pudding
    • Four Ingredient Toffee Bars (Skor Ritz Bars)
    • Easy Nutella Cookies (Addictive and ready in 15 minutes!)

    If you tried this recipe, please consider leaving a star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating in the recipe card below and/or a review in the comments section further down the page - I'd love to hear from you!

    Easy No Bake Lazy Cake

    A quick & delicious dessert hack for lazy days. Easy, No Bake, and Chocolate-y. What's not to love?
    4.98 from 35 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: General
    Keyword: Easy No Bake Lazy Cake
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 3 hours hours
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 15 pieces
    Calories: 106kcal
    Author: Amina Al-Saigh

    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

    Video

    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

    Nutrition

    Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. MsSteel says

      September 09, 2021 at 7:38 pm

      5 stars
      Greetings from Wiltshire UK!
      Thank you very much for sharing your recipe.
      I made it this afternoon (added flaked almonds and used 97% cocoa powder - [Green & Blacks Organic]) and have just had a slice...simply divine!
      Would you by any chance have the measurements for the digestives and cocoa in the chocolate biscuit balls recipe that uses a full can of condensed milk (397g)?

      Reply
      • Amina Al-Saigh says

        September 18, 2021 at 5:16 pm

        Hello to Wiltshire UK! I used to live in the UK so have a soft spot for it 🙂 So glad this recipe worked out for you. As for the full 397g sweetened condensed milk, I would add another 100g of the biscuits in there and adjust the cocoa with another half tablespoon (you can always keep cocoa the same, taste, and add more to your taste). Hope that helps!

        Reply
        • MsSteel says

          September 27, 2021 at 6:56 pm

          5 stars
          Very helpful indeed Amina, THANK YOU! 🙂

    2. Gail says

      May 02, 2021 at 11:33 am

      I'm going to try this out as it looks so easy, yet so good, plus it has so many great reviews. Have you got any other lazy cake recipes? I would love one with pistachios, peanuts or salted caramel! My mouth is watering! Lol!

      Reply
      • Amina says

        May 07, 2021 at 1:47 am

        haha! I'll work on those for you 😉 Hope you enjoy this one!

        Reply
    3. Mona says

      December 26, 2020 at 1:19 am

      5 stars
      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!

      Reply
      • Amina says

        December 30, 2020 at 2:48 am

        That's perfect! So glad you enjoyed it Mona and thanks for leaving the feedback! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Sarah says

      December 19, 2020 at 1:35 am

      5 stars
      This totally takes me back to being a kid! Love it!

      Reply
    5. Rania Orabi says

      December 10, 2020 at 12:01 am

      Can we replace condensed milk with almond milk?

      Reply
      • Amina says

        December 10, 2020 at 2:11 am

        Hi Rania! No, unfortunately you can't because the condensed milk is thicker than almond milk and also includes sugar.

        Reply
      • Nuffy says

        March 30, 2021 at 4:15 am

        Rania you can buy Soy Condensed milk online...

        Good luck with it... x

        Reply
        • Amina says

          April 08, 2021 at 5:17 pm

          Thanks so much for that info! 🙂

    6. Sharika says

      October 15, 2020 at 6:42 am

      5 stars
      I've tried this so many times and absolutely love it.

      Reply
      • Amina says

        October 21, 2020 at 1:47 am

        Thanks for the awesome review Sharika! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Uneza says

      August 20, 2020 at 4:53 pm

      5 stars
      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!!

      Reply
      • Amina says

        October 21, 2020 at 1:47 am

        That's so wonderful to hear Uneza - so glad you and the kids enjoyed it! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Uneza says

      August 20, 2020 at 4:45 pm

      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!!

      Reply
      • Amina says

        April 18, 2021 at 9:22 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it Uneza! Thanks for the great feedback 🙂

        Reply
    9. amna says

      July 08, 2020 at 6:12 pm

      5 stars
      made this, and everyone absolutely loved this! thank you for the amazing recipe, definitely making this again

      Reply
      • Amina says

        August 13, 2020 at 5:38 am

        Woohoo! So glad it was a hit! Thanks Amna 🙂

        Reply
    10. Dema says

      May 21, 2020 at 8:05 pm

      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!

      Reply
      • Amina says

        August 13, 2020 at 5:38 am

        Thank you for the review Dema! I know - it's always nice to have a little treat in the freezer 🙂

        Reply
    11. Hera says

      April 22, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Amina says

        August 13, 2020 at 5:34 am

        I'm so glad your kids enjoyed this recipe, Hera! Thanks so much for the kind review. 🙂

        Reply
    12. Fatima Ahmed says

      April 17, 2020 at 12:28 am

      5 stars
      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.

      Reply
      • Amina says

        April 17, 2020 at 1:32 am

        I'm so glad you enjoyed it Fatima! Thanks so much for your review.

        Reply
      • Amal says

        May 21, 2020 at 8:12 pm

        5 stars
        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!

        Reply
        • Amina says

          August 13, 2020 at 5:33 am

          Right? It's called lazy cake for a reason! So very glad you loved it Amal! Thanks for the review 🙂

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