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Tiramisu Cake

Indulge in Irresistible Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Frosting

Experience the rich flavors of the BEST Tiramisu Cake, featuring luscious layers of coffee-soaked sponge and smooth mascarpone frosting.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1.5 cups Cake Flour All-purpose flour can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Room temperature.
  • 1 cups Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 0.5 cups Whole Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Instant Espresso Powder Can substitute with instant coffee powder.
  • 0.5 cups Boiling Water
For the Frosting
  • 1 cups Mascarpone Cheese Cold.
  • 0.5 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Cold.
For Brushing the Layers
  • 1 cups Coffee/Liquor Use coffee for non-alcoholic version.
For Dusting
  • 0.25 cups Cocoa Powder

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • 9-inch round cake pans

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans with grease and parchment paper.
  2. Sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Dissolve instant espresso powder in boiling water and let cool.
  4. Cream softened unsalted butter, then gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
  5. Mix in vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time.
  6. Combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients, alternating with whole milk; fold in espresso mixture.
  7. Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool in pans for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Whip mascarpone cheese and powdered sugar, then add heavy whipping cream until creamy.
  10. Assemble the cake by slicing each layer in half, brushing with coffee or liquor, and layering with frosting.
  11. Finish by frosting the outside and dusting with cocoa powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure all dairy ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing. Monitor the bake time to avoid overbaking. Let the cake layers cool completely before frosting.

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