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Lazy Cake Without Condensed Milk

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Lazy Cake Without Condensed Milk

Lazy cake, or "the lazy cake," is one of the first desserts we think of when we want an easy chocolatey treat, especially one that doesn’t require an oven. Make it without condensed milk for a lighter result.

Total time50 min
Prep10 min
Cook40 min
Yield8 servings
DifficultyEasy
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DessertsInternationalVegetarianGluten freeEgg freeEasyBalanced time

Recipe story

Lazy cake, or the lazy cake, is one of the first desserts we think of when we want an easy chocolatey treat, especially one that doesn’t require an oven. Make it without condensed milk for a lighter result.

Ingredients

  • 2 packets plain biscuits
  • 3 tablespoons cocoa
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee
  • 4 tablespoons sugar
  • 3/4 cup liquid milk
  • 100 g butter
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/4 cup almonds, sliced lengthwise (optional)

Method

  1. Break the biscuits into rough pieces and place them in a deep bowl.
  2. In a pan over the heat, add the butter, cocoa, and instant coffee and stir until the butter melts and the ingredients are well combined.
  3. Add the sugar and milk and stir until the sugar dissolves. Turn off the heat when it starts to boil.
  4. Once this mixture has cooled, pour it over the biscuits (and the nuts and raisins, if using) and mix well.
  5. Lay out a sheet of food-safe plastic wrap and spread the mixture lengthwise, then shape it into a roll using the plastic wrap.
  6. Place the lazy cake in the refrigerator for several hours, then slice and serve.
  7. Lazy cake from my friend and cook, What Are You Cooking Today
  8. Ruwaida Al-Haj Al-Rifai
  9. Click on Ruwaida’s name to discover all her delicious recipes on our site.
  10. For more delicious dessert recipes from Ruwaida, here is Easy Petit Four Recipe
  11. Also try English Cake with Dried Fruit

Notes and serving ideas

  • Easy Petit Four Recipe
  • English Cake with Dried Fruit
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Ruwaida Al-Haj Al-Rifai

Homemaker and mother who loves cooking and everything to do with the kitchen. She enjoys working with dough and learning new dishes from around the world to present them beautifully to her family and guests.

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