Name one thing better than chocolate cake? A no-bake lazy chocolate cake, of course! This easy lazy cake recipe takes literally 5 minutes to put together and only needs three ingredients: tea biscuits, cocoa powder, and condensed milk.

This no bake chocolate biscuit cake is the best lazy cake recipe because it requires little effort and tastes so good!
What I Love About This Recipe
Lazy cake has been my favorite since I was a kid, and I've changed up my recipe so many times over the years to get the quickest and most delicious lazy, no-bake chocolate cake. We used to call it the "Marie cake" where I grew up in Kuwait because the tea biscuit we used to buy were called Marie.
It always made an appearance on birthdays and special occasions, and EVERYONE loved it. And you're gonna keep coming back for more because this recipe is perfectly chocolatey, sweet, and has the loveliest texture you'll never be able to resist.
Ingredient Notes
There are just three main ingredients for this delicious recipe.
- Tea Biscuits: You don't specifically have to use Marie biscuits; any tea biscuits will do. If you absolutely can't find tea biscuits anywhere, you can also use digestive biscuits, which will result in a slightly denser but equally as delicious lazy cake. Another substitution is vanilla wafers.
- Natural Cocoa Powder: Use raw, unsweetened cocoa powder. Since you're already using sweetened condensed milk, unsweetened cocoa powder is what will add that chocolatey richness. Don't worry, it won't taste like dark chocolate at all.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: As I mentioned above, you can make your own sweetened condensed milk at home. Otherwise, you'll need one 14oz. can or roughly 400g.

See quantities on the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
How To Make Lazy Cake

Crush the tea biscuits into smaller pieces with your hands.

In a large bowl, empty the can of condensed milk and mix it with the cocoa powder until it makes a chocolate sauce.

Fold the biscuits into the chocolate mixture. Keep folding until they're all evenly coated.

Spread the clingfilm or plastic wrap onto your table or work surface and transfer the mixture onto it. You'll need a decently sized piece that you'll be able to wrap the lazy cake in.

Roll into a tight log and seal with plastic wrap.

Then wrap again with aluminum foil.
Refrigerate overnight or freeze for not less than 3 hours. Slice with a sharp knife and enjoy.

Tips And Tricks
- Taste the cocoa and condensed milk mixture before adding the biscuits. If it's too sweet for you, add more cocoa powder. If it's not sweet enough, add more condensed milk.
- Don't skip the cling film/plastic wrap. If you wrap the cake with foil straight away, it'll stick when you unwrap it. So make sure you use plastic wrap and then foil. You can also use parchment paper or baking paper.
- Store in the freezer. This is a great make-ahead recipe because you can store the lazy cake in the freezer for up to six months. You can pull it out any time you want, cut a couple of slices, and place it back in the freezer whenever you need it. I usually make a couple of rolls and keep them in the freezer for an easy treat or when I have guests over.
- Shape however you want. If you don't feel like rolling it into a log or it isn't working out for you, line a cake pan with baking paper and spread the mixture in there. You can serve it as bars, squares, or slices, it's really up to you.
- Crush some of the biscuits a little extra. What gives this cake its insanely delicious texture is the tea biscuits soaking up the chocolatey condensed milk. So along with the larger pieces of biscuits, make sure you throw in some of the crumbs and small pieces. This will make sure your no-bake lazy cake will hold its shape beautifully.
- Be patient. I usually like to refrigerate this cake overnight, but if you're in a hurry, you can place it in the freezer for at least 3 hours. You want to give the cake enough time to set and keep its shape when you slice it up.
Substitutions and Variations
If you don't have access to or can't find sweetened condensed milk, I like to use almond condensed milk (dairy-free) by making my own at home. I love easy recipes that taste great, and this cake will leave everyone coming back for more. Other lazy cake recipes may use butter, heavy cream, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows. But those ingredients are not necessary for this simple cake recipe.

Equipment
- Cling film or plastic wrap
- Foil
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
Storage
Store this no-bake lazy cake in the freezer for up to 2 months. When ready to serve, just remove it from the freezer, slice it, and serve.
Is This Lazy Cake Gluten-Free?
The only ingredient that contains gluten in this recipe is the tea biscuits. But guess what? You can easily make a gluten-free version of this no-bake chocolate cake by using gluten-free tea biscuits. Look in the gluten-free section at your local grocery store, and you just might be able to find a couple of options. So if you find a pack, follow the same steps to make this chocolate lazy cake.
FAQs
Unsweetened cocoa powder is the best for lazy cake. You can use unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder.
This easy cake recipe originated in the Middle East.

Lazy Cake (No-Bake Chocolate Biscuit Cake)
Ingredients
- 1 pack tea biscuits 10.5 ounces or around 300g
- 12 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 5 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- Crumble the biscuits into large pieces with your hands. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the condensed milk with the cocoa powder.
- Fold in the crumbled tea biscuits until all of them are evenly coated.
- Spread a large piece of plastic wrap on your work station and spoon the mixture into a log in the middle of it.
- Wrap the plastic wrap around the mixture and shape into a tight log. Then wrap with foil and place in the fridge overnight or the freezer for no less than 3 hours to set.
- Take it out right before serving to slice.
Notes
- You can also line a baking pan with parchment paper and let it set in there, then cut into bars or cake slices.
- Make sure you give it enough time to set or you'll end up with a runny mess. You'll know it's ready when the plastic wrap peels off easily.
Rosemary
You really can't get simpler than this. How easy and delicious looking. Can't wait to make this "lazy" cake. Cheers.
Lily
Oh yes, easy desserts are always a fave in my home!
Sharmila Kingsly
Awsome... This is super quick and looks yummy!! i am going to try it out!!
Lily
It's really easy and yummy!
Sarah
This was so easy and delicious! Loved it
Lily
Thank you for the comment and so glad you liked it!
Michelle
Such an easy recipe! Can't wait to give it a try -- I've got all the ingredients on hand!
Lily
It's so delicious!
Beth
Oh wow! This looks so delicious and very yummy to make! I can't wait to give this a try soon. My family and I are going to love this recipe especially my son! Can't wait to try this.
Lily
Hope you like it... it's one of our favorites!
Dannii
Anything with just 3 ingredients sounds good to me. This looks so easy, I am definitely oing to try it.
Lily
Hope you like it!