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Viral Lazy Cat Choco Crunch Cake

Viral Lazy Cat Choco Crunch Cake: A Decadent No-Bake Treat

Experience the Viral Lazy Cat Choco Crunch Cake, a delightful no-bake treat with chocolate layers and a crunchy topping.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix can use gluten-free chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup chocolate milk substitute with regular milk mixed with cocoa powder if needed
For the Cream Filling
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened) opt for dairy-free for vegan alternative
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk substitute with a mix of milk and brown sugar if unavailable
  • 1 packet Dream Whip can use heavy whipping cream plus powdered sugar instead
For the Ganache
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream can be swapped with coconut cream for dairy-free version
  • 8 oz melted chocolate (semisweet or milk chocolate) dark chocolate is an excellent option
For the Crunchy Topping
  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal (Rice Krispies or Cocoa Krispies) try crushed cookies for a twist
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder adjust to taste
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate) white chocolate is a lovely variation

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Heatproof bowl
  • cake pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Cake Base: Follow package instructions for chocolate cake mix. Bake and cool completely.
  2. Soak the Cake Layers: Soak layers with chocolate milk for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Prepare the Cream Filling: Beat cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth, then fold in Dream Whip.
  4. Layer the Cake and Filling: Layer cake and cream filling in a serving dish, finishing with a layer of cake.
  5. Make the Ganache: Melt chocolate with heavy cream until smooth.
  6. Top with Ganache: Pour ganache over the cake, allowing it to drip down the sides.
  7. Add the Crunchy Topping: Sprinkle crispy rice cereal over the ganache.
  8. Chill Before Serving: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature, and avoid over-soaking cake layers.

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