Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- Cream the room temperature unsalted butter and light brown sugar for 3-4 minutes until creamy and fluffy.
- Slowly mix in 1-2 tablespoons of sweetened coffee into the creamed butter and sugar, beating until combined.
- Incorporate the egg yolks one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition for about 30 seconds.
- Soak 7 Maria biscuits quickly in sweetened coffee for 1-2 seconds on each side.
- Layer 6 soaked Maria biscuits in a circle on a platter, spread buttercream over, and repeat layering until completed.
- Spread remaining buttercream over the top and sides of the cake evenly.
- Chill the assembled cake in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours.
- Optionally garnish with crushed Maria cookies before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Consider using pasteurized eggs for safety. Ensure to chill overnight for best flavor melding.