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Coffee Petit Beurre Cake

A delightful layered dessert made with coffee-soaked petit-beurre biscuits and creamy butter, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: European, French
Calories: 270
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 300 g petit-beurre biscuits
  • 250 ml strong, cooled coffee
  • 200 g soft butter Ensure it's at room temperature
  • 120 g powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder Optional, for extra richness
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Optional, for flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, whip the soft butter with the powdered sugar until you achieve a smooth and light cream.
  2. Add in the vanilla extract and, if desired, sprinkle in the cocoa powder. Mix until well blended.
Layering
  1. Pour the cooled coffee into a shallow dish. Dip each petit-beurre biscuit quickly into the coffee.
  2. Arrange a layer of the coffee-soaked biscuits at the bottom of a rectangular dish.
  3. Spread a layer of the buttery cream over the biscuits.
  4. Repeat the process of layering biscuits and cream until all ingredients are used, finishing with the cream on top.
  5. Smooth the surface, cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least four hours.
Serving
  1. Slice into squares and serve chilled with powdered sugar or whipped cream.

Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to three days. Keep covered to maintain freshness.