⭐ Ingredients:
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400 g Maria biscuits (or Digestive biscuits – you can mix both for texture)
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500 ml milk
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200 g sugar (white or brown, depending on taste)
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2 tsp vanilla essence
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200 g butter (unsalted, at room temperature)
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2 tbsp cocoa powder (optional, for a chocolatey version )
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Toppings of choice: chocolate chips, crushed nuts, berries, shredded coconut, sprinkles, or caramel drizzle
Preparation Steps:
Step 1 – Sweetened Milk Base
In a large mixing bowl, pour in the milk. Add the sugar and vanilla essence, then whisk until the sugar is completely dissolved. This creates a sweet, fragrant base.
Step 2 – Creamy Butter Mixture
Add the room temperature butter to the milk mixture. Whisk or beat until smooth and creamy.
If you’d like a chocolate version, sift in the cocoa powder and mix until well incorporated.
Step 3 – Prepare Your Mold
Choose a rectangular glass dish, springform pan, or loaf tin. Line it with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter to make removing the cake easier later.
Step 4 – Assemble the Cake
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Dip biscuits quickly in milk (optional, for softer layers).
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Place a full layer of biscuits at the bottom of your mold, covering every corner.
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Spread a layer of the butter-milk cream over the biscuits.
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Repeat the process, alternating biscuits → cream → biscuits → cream, until all ingredients are used.
Step 5 – Final Layer & Decoration
Finish with a generous layer of cream on top. Decorate with your favorite toppings:
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Chocolate chips for richness
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Chopped walnuts, almonds, or hazelnuts for crunch
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Fresh fruit (like strawberries or banana slices) for freshness
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Coconut flakes or sprinkles for color and fun
Step 6 – Chill to Set
Cover the cake with plastic wrap or a lid. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results. The biscuits will absorb the cream, turning soft and cake-like.
Serving:
Slice gently with a sharp knife and serve chilled. Each slice will have gorgeous layers of biscuits and cream. Pairs perfectly with coffee, tea, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.