Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of coffee and creamy mascarpone with this delightful Coffee Tiramisu Cake. A perfect blend of classic tiramisu and moist cake layers, this dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
Filling and Frosting:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Prepare cake batter: Mix dry ingredients, cream butter and sugar, add eggs and flavorings, alternate adding dry ingredients and liquids.
- Bake the cakes: Divide batter, bake for 20-25 minutes, then cool.
- Make filling: Beat mascarpone with sugar and vanilla, whip cream separately, fold together.
- Assemble the cake: Layer cakes, brush with coffee, spread filling, and chill before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute coffee liqueur with brewed coffee.
- Garnish options: chocolate shavings, ladyfinger pieces.
- Best served chilled and can be made ahead.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
