Step 1

In the bowl of a mixer cream the butter and brown sugar together.

Step 2

Add 1-2 tablespoons of coffee to mixture

Step 3

Add egg yolks one at time and beat until a smooth consistency is achieved.

Step 4

Set bowl aside.

Step 5

Lightly soak 7 Maria cookies in the remaining coffee and place them on a large round serving platter. Start with a layer of 6 biscuits in a circle shape and a biscuit in the center of the circle.

Step 6

On top of the single layer of cookies, add a layer of the cream icing. Spread it thinly over the Maria biscuits and then make a second layer of Maria biscuits. Repeat this process 3 more times for a total of 5 layers.

Step 7

Spread the remaining icing over the top and sides. Smooth out the top and sides with a spatula. The layer of cream on the sides should be very thin.

Step 8

Place in the refrigerator for a few hours or over night.

Step 9

Before serving garnish with crushed Maria cookies and coffee beans ., optional