Description
Tiramisu Cake is a luscious dessert that combines the classic flavors of traditional tiramisu with the layered elegance of a sponge cake. Coffee-soaked cake layers are filled with mascarpone cream and topped with cocoa powder for a rich, creamy treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- In a saucepan, heat the milk and butter until the butter melts. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the egg mixture, then slowly mix in the warm milk mixture until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely on wire racks.
- Brew the espresso or coffee and mix with coffee liqueur if using.
- In a chilled bowl, beat mascarpone, heavy cream, and powdered sugar together until stiff peaks form.
- Slice each cake horizontally to make four thin layers.
- Place one layer on a serving plate, brush with coffee mixture, and spread a layer of mascarpone cream.
- Repeat with remaining layers, ending with cream on top.
- Dust the top with unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For alcohol-free version, omit the coffee liqueur.
- Use decaf coffee for a kid-friendly version.
- Chill the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results.
- The cake is best served chilled.
- Can be made a day in advance for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
