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Chocolate lazy cake recipe slice with biscuits and nuts
Sarah

Lazy Cake Recipe

 A rich and crunchy no bake chocolate dessert made with crushed biscuits and a smooth cocoa mixture. Perfect for hot days, quick prep, and endless variations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 10 Slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: global
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Base Mixture
  • 7 oz 200 g plain biscuits/cookies (Marie, digestive, or graham)
  • cup 150 g margarine or vegan butter
  • 1 oz 30 g dark chocolate (70% or semi-sweet)
  • ¼ cup 50 g brown sugar (or sugar of choice)
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder
  • Pinch of salt optional
  • ½ tsp espresso powder optional
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract optional
Chocolate Topping
  • 4 oz 115 g dark chocolate
  • 1 cup 240 ml single soy cream or any cream of choice
  • 4 tbsp finely crushed biscuits for garnish

Method
 

  1. Prepare Biscuits
  2. Break the biscuits into small chunks with your hands. Keep some larger pieces for crunch. Place in a large bowl.
  3. Make Chocolate Mixture
  4. In a small saucepan, melt margarine and dark chocolate over low heat. Stir in brown sugar and cocoa powder until dissolved. Add salt, espresso powder, and vanilla extract if using. Stir until smooth and glossy.
  5. Combine
  6. Pour the chocolate mixture over the biscuit pieces. Mix until all pieces are well coated.
  7. Shape the Cake
  8. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture into the pan and press down firmly with the back of a spoon. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate (or freeze) for at least 1 hour.
  9. Prepare Topping
  10. In a clean saucepan, heat half the cream with the dark chocolate on low until melted. Remove from heat and stir in the remaining cream.
  11. Top the Cake
  12. Unwrap the chilled cake and pour the chocolate topping evenly over the surface. Smooth with a spatula.
  13. Chill & Serve
  14. Cover again and refrigerate for 3–4 hours, or until topping sets. Sprinkle with crushed biscuits before serving. Slice with a sharp knife for clean edges.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and is only an approximation.
  • Total Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Sodium: 120mg