A no-bake classic found in almost every Lebanese home, Lazy Cake is rich, chocolatey, and incredibly easy to make. Made with crushed tea biscuits and a smooth cocoa or chocolate mixture, it’s chilled until firm and sliced into perfect mosaic-like pieces. It’s nostalgic, budget-friendly, and always a hit with both kids and adults.
A Local Favorite
In Lebanon, Lazy Cake (often called biscuit au chocolat) is a staple; a go-to dessert for gatherings, birthdays, or when you need something quick without turning on the oven. Every family has their own version—some use cocoa powder, others melted chocolate, and many add nuts or coconut for extra texture.
💡 Why You’ll Love It
- No baking required 🔥
- Ready with simple pantry ingredients
- Customizable (nuts, coconut, etc.)
- Perfect make-ahead dessert
- Loved by everyone
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Too much liquid → cake won’t set properly
- Not chilling long enough → it will fall apart
- Crushing biscuits too finely → you lose the texture
- Overheating chocolate → can become grainy
Lazy Cake aka Biscuit au Chocolat
Description
A rich and nostalgic Lebanese no-bake dessert made with chocolate and crunchy biscuits, chilled to perfection and sliced into beautiful mosaic pieces. Easy, quick, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Melt the chocolate mixture
Melt chocolate and butter on a double boiler or in the microwave until shiny and smooth.
Remove aside, add condensed milk, vanilla and cacao powder. Mix until well combined.
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Mix with biscuits
Crush biscuits into big chunks.
Add the chocolate mixture over and gently fold until all the biscuits are coated with the chocolate.
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Shape and chill
Transfer mixture onto a parchment paper and shape into a log. Alternatively, you can press the mixture into a loaf pan.
Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
Slice and serve!
