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Lazy Cat Cake

A decadent cake that combines creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey goodness, perfect for any dessert lover.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cake
  • 1 box 14.25 ounce box cake mix Any flavor you prefer
  • 3/4 cup cold chocolate milk
For the cream topping
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 4 ounces mascarpone cheese, softened
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cold heavy cream, divided
For the chocolate drizzle and topping
  • 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, melted
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 8 ounces dark chocolate bar, chopped
  • 2 cups rice cereal or cocoa puffs Use cocoa puffs for a chocolatey twist

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the cake according to the package instructions in an 11x7 oval baking dish or a 13x9 pan.
  2. Allow the cake to cool to room temperature.
  3. Poke holes all over the cooled cake and pour cold chocolate milk evenly over it.
Making the cream topping
  1. In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, mascarpone, vanilla extract, and sweetened condensed milk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Slowly add in one cup of heavy cream and continue beating until medium peaks form.
  3. Spread this cream over the cake and chill in the refrigerator for one hour.
Chocolate drizzle
  1. Combine chopped dark chocolate and 1 cup of heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl.
  2. Microwave for one minute and whisk until smooth.
  3. Pour the chocolate over the cake and return it to the fridge for another hour or two until set.
Topping the cake
  1. Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until silky smooth.
  2. Pour over rice crispy cereal (or cocoa puffs) and mix to coat evenly.
  3. Sprinkle in cocoa powder and toss until fully covered, then spread over the chilled cake.
  4. Chill until ready to serve.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Flavors will improve over time.