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Lazy Cat Cake Krunchoco

Chocolate Crunch Cake: Lazy Cat Cake Krunchoco

Jody Macdonald
This Chocolate Crunch Cake is the viral Lazy Cat-inspired dessert that’s taking over kitchens — moist chocolate cake soaked in cocoa milk, topped with cream cheese whipped cream, a dreamy ganache, and a crunchy cereal crown.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 squares
Calories 520 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • 8-inch Baking Dish
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Ingredients
  

Cake Layer

  • 25 g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp instant coffee
  • 40 ml hot water
  • 100 ml vegetable oil
  • 60 ml buttermilk or plain yogurt
  • 2 eggs
  • 100 g all-purpose flour
  • 120 g granulated sugar
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp white vinegar or lemon juice

Chocolate Milk

  • 300 ml whole milk
  • 1 tbsp cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Whipped Cream

  • 200 g cream cheese full-fat
  • 200 ml heavy cream
  • 150 g condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Ganache

  • 80 g milk chocolate chopped
  • 100 ml heavy cream

Crunchy Topping

  • 80 g Coco Pops or Rice Krispies
  • 100 g milk chocolate melted
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease an 8-inch dish. In a large bowl, whisk cocoa powder, coffee, and hot water. Add oil, buttermilk, and eggs. Then stir in flour and sugar. Mix vinegar with baking soda and add to batter. Pour into the dish and bake for 35–40 minutes.
  • While the cake bakes, make the chocolate milk by heating milk, cocoa powder, and vanilla until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
  • Once the cake is out of the oven and slightly cooled, poke holes in the top and slowly pour the chocolate milk over it. Let it absorb and chill.
  • In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese to loosen. Add heavy cream, condensed milk, and vanilla. Whip until soft peaks form. Spread over the chilled cake and refrigerate.
  • Combine chopped chocolate and cream. Microwave in bursts, stirring until smooth. Pour over the whipped cream layer and refrigerate again.
  • Mix Coco Pops with melted chocolate and cocoa powder. Sprinkle over the cake before serving to retain crunch. Chill and enjoy!

Notes

Make ahead but add the crunchy topping right before serving for the best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 40gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3.2mg
Keyword Chocolate Crunch Cake
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