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CHOCOLATE HEAVEN
Lazy Cat Cake Is the Chocolate Dessert You Need to Make
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5.0 (280)|(2 Reviews)Moist chocolate cake layered with rich cream cheese frosting and crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.
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By Sara Bir (Recipe Developer)•Published May 13, 2026
⏱ 3 hrs (incl. cooling)
Simply Recipes / Sara Bir🔥 380 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Intensely chocolatey and moist crumb.
- The cream cheese frosting balances the dark cocoa richness.
CHOCOLATE HEAVEN
Lazy Cat Cake Is the Chocolate Dessert You Need to Make
A decadent chocolate layer cake with a whimsical name: dark fudge chocolate sponge slathered in tangy cream cheese buttercream and smothered in crushed chocolate cookies. Difficulty: Moderate.
Prep Time25 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time3 hrs (incl. cooling)
Servings12 servings
Scale Recipe:
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Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour & 2 cups sugar & 3/4 cup Dutch cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking soda & 1 tsp baking powder & 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs & 1 cup buttermilk & 1/2 cup oil & 1 cup hot coffee
- Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup crushed Oreos
Directions
1
Whisk chocolate batter
Whisk dry ingredients. Add eggs, buttermilk, and oil. Stir in hot coffee until smooth and pourable.
2
Bake layers
Bake in two 9-inch round cake pans at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes. Cool completely.
3
Frost and cookie crumb
Beat frosting ingredients. Frost between layers and top. Heap crushed Oreos over the cake.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Hot brewed coffee deepens the chocolate flavor without making the cake taste like coffee.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories380 kcal
Protein5g
Carbs54g
Total Fat17g
Sodium: 320mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
