Treat yourself to a no-bake chocolate coffee cake

Calling all chocolate and coffee lovers! This no-bake chocolate coffee cake is the perfect dessert to satisfy your cravings. Easy to make and requiring no baking time, this impressive cake features layers of coffee-dipped cocoa cookies, a creamy custard filling, and a decadent chocolate topping. It’s perfect for potlucks, summer get-togethers, or a delicious treat at home.

Prep Time: 20 minutes Chilling Time: 4 hours (or overnight) Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes Serves: 8-10

Ingredients:
For the custard:
300 ml (10 fl oz) whipping cream
2 large eggs
70 g (2.5 oz) sugar
45 g (1.6 oz) starch (corn or potato starch)
500 ml (17 fl oz) milk
50 g (1.8 oz) softened butter
5 ml (0.2 fl oz) vanilla essence
For the coffee layer:
200 ml (6.8 fl oz) hot milk
10 g (0.4 oz) instant coffee
For assembly:
500 g (18 oz) cocoa ladyfingers
90 g (3.2 oz) Milka milk chocolate (chopped)
Plastic wrap (to line the mould)