Lolly cake
Lolly cake is a beloved New Zealand no-bake sweet treat made from crushed malt biscuits, fruit puffs, condensed milk and coconut. Your Thermomix TM7 crushes the biscuits evenly and mixes everything into a firm, sliceable dough in minutes. Chilled in the fridge, it delivers chewy, candy-studded slices ideal for parties, lunchboxes or an afternoon snack.
About this recipe
Lolly cake Thermomix TM7 recipes bring a genuine New Zealand classic straight into your all-in-one kitchen machine. This cheerful no-bake dessert or snack needs nothing more than malt biscuits, sweetened condensed milk, butter, fruit puffs candy and desiccated coconut, yet the texture depends entirely on how evenly those biscuits are crushed. That is precisely where the TM7 shines: one mixing bowl turns the biscuits into a consistent crumb, then blends in the melted butter and condensed milk so every fruit puff is wrapped in sticky sweetness without crushing the candy itself. Popular at children's birthday parties, bake sales and afternoon teas, lolly cake requires no oven, making it a safe and fun recipe to prepare with kids. The chilled log firms up beautifully, slices cleanly, and the coconut coating gives a festive finish that looks impressive with minimal effort.
Preparation tips
- Crush the malt biscuits in batches on zeer hoge snelheid bursts rather than one long blitz, so you keep some larger crumbs for a more interesting, rocky texture in the finished lolly cake.
- Cut the fruit puffs in half with a lightly buttered knife before adding them; this distributes the chewy candy more evenly and makes slicing the chilled log far easier.
- Roll the finished log tightly in greaseproof paper before the coconut coating, then chill thoroughly overnight so the condensed milk and butter set firmly and each slice holds its round shape.
Recipe variations
- Gluten-free version: replace the malt biscuits with gluten-free digestive or plain sweet biscuits. Check that the fruit puffs are also gluten-free, then follow the same method for a coeliac-friendly lolly cake everyone can enjoy.
- Festive Christmas variant: use red and green fruit puffs, add a handful of freeze-dried raspberries to the crumb mixture, and roll the log in a mix of desiccated coconut and finely grated white chocolate for a snowy holiday finish.
Why this recipe works
Creating the ultimate Lolly Cake requires a precise balance of textures, where the malt biscuit crunch meets the sweet, chewy fruit puffs. For those who demand flawless results, achieving this consistency by hand can be frustratingly inconsistent. The Thermomix TM7 is your secret to perfection, offering controlled chopping that guarantees uniform biscuit pieces every time. Say goodbye to uneven chunks and messy slices; the TM7 ensures every ingredient is bound perfectly for a professional finish. Elevate your baking and serve a picture-perfect treat that impresses with both its taste and impeccable presentation.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Weighing accuracy - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs the condensed milk and butter directly in the bowl, mess-free. [Built-in Scale]
- Even crushing - The TM7 crushes the malt biscuits into a uniform crumb in seconds, ready for mixing. [Multi-Functionality]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free mixing - The Thermomix blends butter and condensed milk into a sticky dough while you halve the fruit puffs. [Hands-Free]
- Gentle heating - Precise TM7 temperature control melts the butter slowly without splattering or burning it. [Temperature Control]
- Time savings - One Thermomix bowl replaces crushing and mixing by hand, cutting preparation to a few minutes. [Time Saving]. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- malt biscuits
- sweetened condensed milk
- butter
- fruit puffs candy
- desiccated coconut