Lazy Cat Cake aka Chocolate Crunch Cake - VIRAL TikTok recipe

This copy cat dessert by Ahmed Al Zamel has every chocolate lover in a chokehold. It is a layer of chocolate cake, drenched in chocolate milk, topped with a cream cheese whipped cream, dark chocolate ganache and chocolate cereal.

I’ve been seeing this dessert all over social media lately and it has got be intrigued. At first my thought was this recipe had too many layers and too many components. It was going to be very tedious to make from scratch as I didn’t want to use store bought anything to make the recipe. So when I decided to share this recipe with Simply Recipes I knew I wanted it to be just as delicious but accessible. When I tell you how simple this recipe was to put together you will be making it on repeat every other weekend or for every single occasion. I love it so much and am already planning the next time I will be making it.

The cake it self is so soft and tender but the chocolate milk makes it moist and indulgent. The cream cheese topping is not too sweet but adds a lightness to the intense chocolate flavor. The ganache makes it even more rich and the crunch topping is the perfect texture to the cake and cream. It is a chocolate lovers dream cake/dessert.

What is the lazy cat cake? Who is Ahmed Al Zamel?

Ahmed Alzamel is the creator who made this cake/dessert go viral. It is so indulgent and delicious and makes for such a simple and indulgent chocolate dessert. Every single video of this recipe online looks SO GOOD!!! The lazy cat cake is made of a chocolate cake base that is soaked with chocolate milk, it is topped with whipped cream cheese, a dark chocolate ganache and finished with a crunchy chocolate cereal topping. Indulgent, delicious and intensely flavored with chocolate.

What ingredients do you need to make the lazy cat cake?

For the cake – I have used my eggless chocolate cake recipe which is straight forward and simple. To make the chocolate milk we need milk, cocoa powder and sugar. For the cream we need whipping cream, icing sugar, cream cheese, vanilla. For the ganache we need dark chocolate and whipping cream. For the chocolate cereal we need chocolate rice crispies, melted chocolate, cocoa powder. Alternatively you can use a box mix chocolate cake or pre baked store bought chocolate cake. For the chocolate milk you can use store bought as well. For the cream you can use cool whip.

What equipment do you need to make the lazy cat cake?

To make the cake we need a large mixing bowl and whisk. The batter is baked in a 9×13 inch baking tray in the oven. The chocolate milk is made in a sauce pot with a whisk on the stove. The cream is whipped with an electric hand beater or you can use a stand mixer as this is easier – you could use a whisk but it would take longer. The ganache is made in a mixing bowl with a whisk and rubber spatula. To mix the chocolate cereal we need a large mixing bowl and rubber spatula. I have used a strainer to dust over the cocoa powder, ensuring there are no lumps.

How to make the lazy cake cake?

Prepare all the components first. Poke holes into the baked chocolate cake and pour over the chocolate milk while still warm so the cake absorbs the milk. Add the cream mixture on top and smooth out the top. Pour over the chocolate ganache and spread it out evenly. At this point you want to chill the dessert for 1 hour in the fridge. Then pile on the chocolate cereal in an even layer. Spoon the dessert into bowls or plates and serve.

Serving the lazy cat cake?

The best way to serve this cake is fridge cold but my dad loved it at room temperature. I enjoyed it with a glass of milk on the side. You could also serve it with coffee as coffee and chocolate are a delicious combination. My espresso martini is a good serving cocktail to pair with it.

Storing the leftovers:

Wrap the baking tray in cling wrap and store in the fridge as needed. It will keep for 2-3days after which it will get dry. The rice crispies will get soggy after refrigeration hence I would suggest saving some on the side and storing it in an air tight container at room temperature, when serving the dessert, top it with a little of the rice crispies so you still get the crunch in every bite.

Looking for more chocolate recipes?

Now that we have covered how to make this Lazy cat cake recipe , you can have a look at the recipe video on my socials but let’s get to it.

If you try this recipe out, don’t forget to share it with me on instagram so I can see how it turned out. I’d love nothing more than to chat with you on your cooking/baking.