What is a Lolly Cake?
A lolly cake is a classic New Zealand dessert. It’s made with a combination of crushed biscuits, melted butter, lollies, and condensed milk. This delicious treat is perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to barbecues. It’s easy to make and can be customized to suit any taste.
Recipe 1 – Classic Lolly Cake
Ingredients:
- 2 packets of digestive biscuits
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 cup of your favorite lollies, chopped
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C.
- Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs and add to a large bowl.
- Add the melted butter and mix until combined.
- Press the biscuit mixture into a greased 20cm round or square cake tin.
- Pour the condensed milk over the biscuit base and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the lollies over the condensed milk.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Total calories: 790 kcal, Total fat: 38g, Total carbohydrates: 101g, Protein: 8.3g.
Tips & Notes:
- You can use any type of lollies you like in this recipe.
- For a healthier version, replace the butter with coconut oil and the condensed milk with low-fat Greek yogurt.
- You can also add dried fruit or nuts to the lolly cake for extra flavour.
Serving Suggestions:
This lolly cake is best served with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. It also makes a great party food when cut into small squares.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I make lolly cake ahead of time? – Yes, you can make lolly cake up to two days ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.
- Can I freeze lolly cake? – Yes, you can freeze lolly cake for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- Can I use other types of biscuits? – Yes, you can use any type of biscuits for this recipe.
Recipe 2 – Lolly Cake with Caramel
Ingredients:
- 2 packets of digestive biscuits
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 can condensed milk
- 1 cup of your favorite lollies, chopped
- 1/2 cup of caramel sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 160°C.
- Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs and add to a large bowl.
- Add the melted butter and mix until combined.
- Press the biscuit mixture into a greased 20cm round or square cake tin.
- Pour the condensed milk over the biscuit base and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle the lollies over the condensed milk.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the lollies.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Total calories: 860 kcal, Total fat: 40g, Total carbohydrates: 113g, Protein: 8.7g.
Tips & Notes:
- You can use any type of lollies or caramel sauce you like in this recipe.
- For a healthier version, replace the butter with coconut oil and the condensed milk with low-fat Greek yogurt.
- You can also add dried fruit or nuts to the lolly cake for extra flavour.
Serving Suggestions:
This lolly cake is best served with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream. It also makes a great party food when cut into small squares.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I make lolly cake ahead of time? – Yes, you can make lolly cake up to two days ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.
- Can I freeze lolly cake? – Yes, you can freeze lolly cake for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
- Can I use other types of biscuits? – Yes, you can use any type of biscuits for this recipe.
