When we were younger we put a lot of time into baking picture-perfect cakes, but these days, who has time for stacking endless layers of cake and making elaborate buttercream roses? Not us, and unfortunately, that means that we’ve come to rely on boxed cake mixes and grocery store cakes more often than we’d like. But it doesn’t have to be that way! If decorating and perfectionism are what usually get in your way when it comes to baking, then you’ll want to try TikTok’s viral dessert, the Lazy Cat Cake. It stars rich chocolate flavors, a variety of textures, and requires no fussy decorating steps.
FoodDolls on TikTok shared a video of the Lazy Cat Cake recipe and it immediately captured our imaginations. The recipe originated with Kuwaiti chef Jumanah Malallah (@jeema__ on Instagram), who has posted the process of developing the recipe on social media. The FoodDolls shared their version of the recipe on TikTok, and though it isn’t as “Lazy” a recipe as its name might imply, each step to make it is simple and results in a memorable dessert.
What makes this dessert so special are the layers of flavor and texture. The bottom layer is a chocolate poke cake that gets soaked with chocolate milk after baking, ensuring it doesn’t dry out. The cake is topped with a tangy cream cheese and mascarpone filling, and that’s covered with a layer of chocolate ganache. Last but not least, the cake is topped with a crunchy cocoa rice cereal layer right before serving.
With each bite, you get a taste of moist chocolate cake, creamy mascarpone filling, fudgy ganache, and crispy cocoa. There’s no fancy frosting techniques or special equipment needed, and it’s pretty much guaranteed to be a hit at any party or gathering. The next time you find yourself feeling uninspired, overwhelmed, and tasked with making dessert, try out the viral TikTok Lazy Cat Cake from Food Dolls. It’s better than anything you can get at the grocery store, and it’s got a secret ingredient — not the crispy cocoa topping, but the love you put into making the recipe.
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