New Zealand · Desserts

Lolly Cake

Crushed malt biscuits, condensed milk and butter mixed with chopped pink and white marshmallows, rolled in coconut and chilled. The New Zealand school-fair no-bake.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 25 min hands on plus 2 hr Chilling Serves 16 servings Easy
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Method

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  1. Put the crushed biscuits in a large bowl and stir in the melted butter and condensed milk until the mixture is evenly moist and holds together when squeezed.

  2. Fold in the chopped marshmallows.

  3. Divide the mixture in half and shape each half into a log about 5 cm across on a sheet of parchment paper. Wet your hands if it sticks.

  4. Spread the coconut on a tray and roll each log in it until coated all over.

  5. Wrap the logs tightly in the paper and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, until firm.

  6. Unwrap and cut into slices about 1.5 cm thick with a sharp knife.

Chef’s Tips

  • Crush the biscuits finely. Big chunks make the logs crumble when sliced.
  • Cut the marshmallows with wet scissors so they do not stick.
  • Slice with a sharp, wet knife and wipe it between cuts.

Pairing Suggestions

  • A glass of cold milk
  • A cup of tea
  • Fresh fruit

Storage & Reheating

Keep wrapped in the fridge up to 1 week. Freeze for 2 months and slice from frozen.

Common questions

How long does Lolly Cake take to make?

About 25 minutes of hands-on work — 25 minutes of preparation and of cooking — plus 2 hours of Chilling, so allow 2 hours 25 minutes from start to finish. The recipe serves 16.

What are the key tips for making Lolly Cake?

Crush the biscuits finely. Big chunks make the logs crumble when sliced. Cut the marshmallows with wet scissors so they do not stick. Slice with a sharp, wet knife and wipe it between cuts.

What should I serve with Lolly Cake?

A glass of cold milk; A cup of tea; Fresh fruit.

Can Lolly Cake be made ahead or frozen?

Keep wrapped in the fridge up to 1 week. Freeze for 2 months and slice from frozen.

How many calories are in Lolly Cake?

About 198 kcal per serving, with 2 g protein, 25 g carbohydrate and 10 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

198Calories
2gProtein
25gCarbs
10gFat
1gFibre
15gSugar
130mgSodium

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