Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Coffee Tiramisu Cake, a delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert. Layers of coffee-infused cake, mascarpone cream, and a hint of chocolate come together to create a luscious treat that is perfect for any special occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- ¼ cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
For the Coffee Soak:
- ½ cup strong brewed coffee
- 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
For the Mascarpone Cream:
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy cream (cold)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare cake pans.
- Prepare the Cake: Mix dry ingredients, cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla, alternate dry ingredients and milk mixture, divide and bake batter.
- Make the Coffee Soak: Combine brewed coffee, liqueur, and sugar.
- Create Mascarpone Cream: Beat mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla, whip cream separately, fold cream into mascarpone.
- Assemble the Cake: Layer cake, soak with coffee mixture, spread mascarpone cream, repeat layers, dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings.
- Chill and Serve: Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Enhance coffee flavor with espresso powder in the cake batter.
- This cake tastes best when made a day in advance and chilled overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
