Traditional Cookie Cake
by Tavolino
A classic Portuguese dessert, consisting of alternating layers of Maria cookies dipped in coffee and a velvety buttercream. It is a simple, no-bake recipe, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Butter 250 g
- Powdered sugar 250 g
- Egg yolks 3 units
- Vanilla extract 1 to taste
- Espresso coffee 300 ml
- Maria cookies 400 g
Preparation
- 1
Prepare 300 ml of strong espresso coffee and let it cool in a deep plate for dipping the cookies.
- 2
In a bowl, beat 250 g of room temperature butter with 250 g of powdered sugar until you get a whitish cream.
- 3
Add 3 egg yolks one by one, beating well after each addition to incorporate.
- 4
Add a little vanilla extract to the cream and mix well.
- 5
Quickly dip each of the 400 g of Maria cookies in the coffee, without letting them get too soggy.
- 6
On a serving plate, arrange a layer of dipped cookies in a flower or circle shape.
- 7
Cover the layer of cookies with a thin layer of the prepared buttercream.
- 8
Repeat the process of alternating layers of cookies and cream until all ingredients are used up.
- 9
Spread the remaining cream over the top and sides of the cake for an even finish.
- 10
Place the cake in the refrigerator to set for 1800 seconds before serving.