Middle Eastern Lazy Cake Recipe (No Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake)
This Middle Eastern Lazy Cake is one of those nostalgic no-bake desserts that instantly reminds me of summer BBQs, family parties and holidays growing up. Made with tea biscuits, cocoa powder, butter and sweetened condensed milk, this easy chocolate biscuit cake comes together with no oven required and is always one of the first desserts to disappear.
Ingredients
3/4 package tea biscuits (about 300–350 g)
1 1/2 sticks butter
1 1/2 cans sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 tsp sea salt
chopped pistachios for topping (optional)
Directions
Break tea biscuits into medium-sized chunks and place into a large bowl.
In a saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
Whisk in cocoa powder until smooth.
Add sweetened condensed milk and sea salt and stir until glossy and combined.
Pour chocolate mixture over tea biscuits and mix until fully coated.
Transfer mixture onto parchment paper and shape into a log.
Roll tightly using parchment paper and foil to hold its shape.
Top with chopped pistachios if desired.
Refrigerate for at least 4–6 hours or until firm.
Slice and enjoy cold.
