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Decadent Tiramisu Layer Cake

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A luxurious yet approachable layered tiramisu cake featuring silky mascarpone cream and coffee-soaked sponge cake layers, perfect for celebrations and easy to make at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour, sifted
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature, separated
  • 4 tbsp (56g) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 16 oz (450g) mascarpone cheese, cold
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream, cold
  • ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (240ml) strong brewed espresso or dark coffee, cooled
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 2 tbsp (25g) granulated sugar
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
  • Dark chocolate shavings or curls (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch (20 cm) cake pans with butter and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Beat 4 egg whites with a pinch of salt until soft peaks form. Gradually add ¼ cup (50g) sugar, beating until stiff and glossy peaks form.
  3. In another bowl, whisk 4 egg yolks with remaining ½ cup (100g) sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract until pale and slightly thickened (3-4 minutes).
  4. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold dry ingredients into yolk mixture in three additions.
  5. Fold whipped egg whites into batter in two parts using a spatula, then fold in melted butter until just combined.
  6. Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth tops. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  7. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Combine espresso, coffee liqueur (if using), and 2 tbsp sugar in a shallow dish. Stir until sugar dissolves and cool to room temperature.
  9. Whip heavy cream to soft peaks in a chilled bowl. Beat mascarpone with powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until fluffy.
  10. Slice each cake layer horizontally to make four thin layers total.
  11. Place first layer on serving plate, brush generously with coffee soak, and spread about ½ cup (120ml) mascarpone cream over it.
  12. Repeat with remaining layers, brushing each with coffee soak and spreading mascarpone cream. Finish with a top layer of mascarpone cream.
  13. Refrigerate assembled cake at least 4 hours or overnight.
  14. Before serving, dust top with sifted cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.

Notes

Use gentle folding motions to keep batter and cream light and airy. Keep mascarpone and cream cold for best texture. Chill mascarpone cream if too loose before assembly. Cool cake layers completely before assembling to prevent melting cream. Use a pastry brush to control coffee soak amount. Dip knife in hot water and wipe dry before slicing for clean cuts. Chilling overnight improves flavor and texture.

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Keywords: tiramisu, tiramisu cake, mascarpone dessert, layered cake, coffee dessert, Italian dessert, easy tiramisu, homemade tiramisu

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