Lazy Cake

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If you love the combination of chocolate and biscuits, this recipe is for you! This Lazy Cake, also known as No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake, takes only 10 minutes to whip up. No oven, no mixer, minimum effort, which makes it perfect to get your kids involved. 

no bake chocolate biscuit cake

What is Lazy Cake?

A lazy cake is a no bake chocolate biscuit cake that requires minimal effort to prepare, which is where the “lazy” name came from. You don’t even need a pan, some roll the mixture into a log in parchment paper or aluminum foil and place it in the freezer to shape. If you’d rather use a pan like I’ve done in the pictures, I used a cheesecake springform pan.

Lazy Cake Recipe

This easy no bake chocolate biscuit cake is a childhood indulgence that I always requested for my birthday. Growing up we called it “Choco Prince Cake”, I’m not sure where the name came from though. 

This Marie Chocolate Biscuit Cake Recipe is the simplest, no bake cake that you will ever make. All you need is 4 simple ingredients, and you’ll have

Fair warning though. Once you learn how to make this lazy cake, you’re pretty much going to want to make it all the time. 🙂

(Works for me, though!)

Lazy Cake Ingredients:

Made with just 4 simple ingredients and taking less than 15 minutes to make, this super easy no-bake fridge cake is the perfect afternoon pick-me-up. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Unsalted butter: Straight from the fridge is fine, you will be melting in on the stove top. 
  • Condensed milk: Is already sweet, so no extra sugar is needed. 
  • Cocoa powder: A good quality unsweetened cocoa is helpful. 
  • Plain biscuits: I use Goya Maria cookies brand, but any plain tea biscuits will work fine.

How to Make Lazy Cake:

(Full recipe with quantities in recipe card below)

  • Break 1 pack of plain biscuits into small pieces by hand (each individual round biscuit into 4 pieces) in a medium sized bowl. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet o over medium- low heat, add butter and let it melt completely.
  • Then add condensed milk and cocoa and mix very well for about 3 minutes or until the cocoa is incorporated completely.
  • Remove from heat and fold in the broken biscuits until every piece of biscuit is covered with chocolate using a large spoon.
  • Pour the chocolate coated biscuit into a cheese cake pan (that’s what I used), 9 inch cake bundt pan or a jello mold if you have one available.
  • Press the mixture down really well with the back of a spoon.
  • Cover with foil and chill in the freezer for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Take it out at 20 minutes before serving and flip into a serving plate.
  • Serve yourself up a slice, and enjoy every last bite. 🙂

Unlike most cakes, where it’s usually served at room temperature, this no bake chocolate biscuit cake is supposed to be served chilled.

If you are a a fan of no bake recipes, you will love this goya maria cookies recipe!

How to Store Lazy Cake:

Lazy cake leftover needs to always be stored  in the freezer so that the biscuits stay crunchy. I usually wrap the leftovers with aluminum foil and stick it back in the freezer. Then I take it out 20 minutes before serving.

This lazy cake will become you’re new favorite condensed milk dessert. It’s incredibly easy to make, but nobody would ever guess that based on its looks and taste. All those decadent layers of biscuits and chocolate are a dream come true for any chocolate lover! Your taste buds will be sent straight to heaven every time you take a bite.

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CRAVING MORE EASY, NO-BAKE DESSERTS? THESE ARE A MUST TRY!

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Coconut Date Bars

Oat and Grain Bars

Lazy Cake Recipe:

lazy cake with condensed milk

Lazy Cake

Yield: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Additional Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes

No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit cake is a perfect last-minute dessert idea that does not require baking in an oven.

Instructions

    1. In a medium size bowl, break 1 pack of Goya biscuits into small pieces by hand (break each individual round biscuit into 4 equal pieces). Set aside.
    2. In a large skillet o over medium- low heat, add butter and let it melt completely.
    3. Then add condensed milk and cocoa and mix very well for about 3 minutes or until the cocoa is incorporated completely.
    4. Remove from heat and fold in the broken biscuits until every piece of biscuit is covered with chocolate using a large spoon.
    5. Pour the chocolate coated biscuit into a cheese cake pan (that's what I used), 9 inch cake bundt pan or a jello mold if you have one available.
    6. Press the mixture down really well with the back of a spoon.
    7. Cover with foil and chill in the freezer for at least 1 hour or overnight.
    8. Take it out at 20 minutes before serving and flip into a serving plate.
    9. Cut into pieces, serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Optional–  add a milk chocolate bar of your choice to the mixture (I like Hershey’s). Melt in pan along with butter, condensed milk and cocoa.
  • Garnish with coconut flakes or powder sugar prior to serving.  The white color adds some contrast and additional flavor.
  • Serve with coffee or tea. We just discovered this yummy Mediterranean tea. Give it a try!
  • Nutrition Information:
    Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 295Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 163mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 1gSugar: 45gProtein: 7g

    Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients you use.

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    10 Comments

    1. Wow, this dessert was just what I was looking for. Delicious just with a few ingredients and without baking. Perfect.

    2. I have never heard of this cake, but reading your post was so intriguing I had to make it. The whole process is just so easy and the cake turned out of the pan perfectly. I can see why you love this cake, my family loved it too.

    3. I was needing a quick and easy dessert and oh my! This cake was super easy but incredibly flavorful. Everyone loved it!

    4. I looove a no-bake dessert. It gets so hot where we live! I’ll be holding onto this delicious recipe to make again.

    5. This cake was enjoyed by everyone who ate it! It tasted somewhat similar to an icebox cake but also so different too! I just loved it and will be making it again soon! Loved how unique and flavorful it was!

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