Lazy Cat Cake Recipe

5 from 2 votes

Lazy Cat Cake Recipe

Discover what all the fuss is about with the rich, chocolatey flavor and soft, moist texture of this copycat viral lazy cat cake recipe!

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Chill Time2

Total Time3

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, middle eastern

Keyword: lazy cat cake, lazy cat cake recipe, viral lazy cat cake

Servings: servings

Author: Food Dolls

Equipment

3 Mixing Bowls
1 (11x7 OR 13x9) Pan
1 Fork or Skewer
1 Hand Mixer

Ingredients

1 (14.25 ounce) box cake mix (prepared per package instructions)*
3/4 cup cold chocolate milk
8 ounces cream cheese softened
4 ounces mascarpone cheese softened*
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups cold heavy cream, divided
2 cups rice cereal or cocoa puffs
2 ounces semi sweet chocolate melted
3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
8 ounces dark chocolate bar chopped

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Instructions

Bake the Cake

Prepare the cake according to package instructions. In a 11x7 oval baking dish or a 13x9 pan.
1 (14.25 ounce) box cake mix (prepared per package instructions)*
Let it cool to room temperature.

Poke & Soak

Using a fork or skewer, poke holes all over the cooled cake. Pour cold chocolate milk evenly over the top.
3/4 cup cold chocolate milk

Creamy Layer

In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, mascarpone, vanilla, and condensed milk until smooth.
8 ounces cream cheese, 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Slowly add heavy cream and continue beating until medium peaks form. (Be careful not to overmix to prevent curdling.)
2 cups cold heavy cream, divided
Spread this over the cake and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Make the Ganache

Add chopped dark chocolate and heavy cream to a microwave-safe bowl.
8 ounces dark chocolate bar
Microwave for 1 minute, then gently whisk until smooth and glossy. Pour over the cake and refrigerate for another 1-2 hours, or until set.

Crunchy Topping

Melt dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until fully melted.
2 ounces semi sweet chocolate
Pour over rice crispy cereal and mix to coat evenly. Sprinkle in cocoa powder and toss until fully covered.
2 cups rice cereal or cocoa puffs, 3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

Final Assembly

Spread the crispy chocolate mixture over the chilled cake. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy!

Notes

*You can use a store-bought chocolate cake instead! Simply slice 1 pound of cake,
and arrange the pieces in an even layer at the bottom of your baking dish, ensuring full
coverage.

*If you do not have mascarpone, you can sub with more cream cheese.

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