Name: No-bake coconut cake: simple, delicious and loved by the whole family
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 500 g butter cookies; 5 tablespoons cocoa; 3 tablespoons apricot jam; 1 teaspoon rum; 50 g butter; 5 tablespoons powdered sugar; 300 ml milk; 300 ml milk; 3 tablespoons plain flour; 1 packet vanilla sugar; 5 teaspoons powdered sugar; 50 g butter; 150 g grated coconut; 100 g dark or milk chocolate; 1 teaspoon oil

Preparation procedure

Preparation of the coconut cream: In a saucepan, mix the milk with the flour and half of the coconut. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat, add the powdered sugar and vanilla sugar and stir. Finally, fold in the remaining coconut and let cool. Work the softened butter into the cooled cream so that it is smooth and silky.
Preparation of the biscuit base: Crush the butter cookies finely. Add the cocoa, powdered sugar, apricot jam, rum, butter and gradually mix in the milk. The mixture should be soft and cohesive.
Layering the cake: Place a quarter of the biscuit mixture into a pan approximately 25 × 30 cm and spread it evenly. Spread half of the coconut cream over it, then another layer of the biscuit dough, the second half of the cream and finally finish with the remaining dough. Smooth the surface.
Chocolate glaze: Melt the chocolate with the oil in a double boiler or in the microwave and stir until you obtain a smooth mixture. Coat the surface of the cake with the glaze and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, ideally overnight, so the dessert sets and the flavors meld.

Preparation time and number of servings

Total preparation time: 7 hours (including chilling)
Active preparation: approximately 40 minutes
Number of servings: approx. 12–14 servings

Conclusion

This no-bake coconut cake is proof that even without baking you can prepare a dessert that will amaze with both its taste and appearance. The combination of a cocoa biscuit base, delicate coconut cream and chocolate glaze is simply perfect. The dessert is refreshing, creamy and will keep for several days in the fridge, so it’s also great for preparing in advance before guests arrive.