HAPPY LABAN
HAPPY LABAN is a easy Lebanese recipe that serves 6. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by Village Food Channel on YouTube.
Prep: 29 min | Cook: 30 min | Total: 1 hr 10 min
Cost: $12.77 total, $2.13 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 piece Sponge Cake (store‑bought white forest cake, about 200 g, cut into two layers)
- 200 ml Sweetened Condensed Milk (adds sweetness and moisture)
- 200 ml Whipping Cream (chilled, to be whipped to stiff peaks)
- 100 g Hazelnut Chocolate Spread (Happy Hazelnut Choco Spread, no added preservatives)
- 30 g Unsalted Butter (for greasing the dish)
- 30 g Pistachios, Shelled (roughly chopped for garnish)
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional, for flavor)
- 2 tbsp Powdered Sugar (optional, for dusting before serving)
Instructions
Grease the Dish
Lightly grease the rectangular baking dish with softened unsalted butter. For an even surface, you can line the bottom with parchment paper.
Time: PT2M
Prepare the Cake Layers
Using a sharp knife, cut the store‑bought sponge cake horizontally into two equal layers.
Time: PT5M
Whip the Cream
In a mixing bowl, combine the chilled whipping cream with vanilla extract. Beat with an electric hand mixer on medium‑high speed until stiff peaks form.
Time: PT5M
Fold in Condensed Milk
Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream until fully incorporated, being careful not to deflate the mixture.
Time: PT3M
First Cake Layer & Hazelnut Spread
Place the first cake layer on the greased dish. Spread half of the hazelnut chocolate spread evenly over the surface.
Time: PT3M
Add First Cream Layer
Spoon half of the cream‑condensed milk mixture over the hazelnut spread and smooth it with a spatula.
Time: PT3M
Second Cake Layer & Remaining Fillings
Place the second cake layer on top. Repeat by spreading the remaining hazelnut chocolate spread, then the rest of the cream mixture.
Time: PT5M
Chill to Set
Cover the assembled dessert with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes so the flavors meld and the dessert firms up.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: 4°C
Garnish and Serve
Before serving, sprinkle the top with chopped pistachios and a light dusting of powdered sugar.
Time: PT3M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Fiber
- 2 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Dairy, Tree nuts, Gluten
Last updated: April 18, 2026


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