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The BEST Tiramisu Cake

tiramisu cake

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Indulge in the rich flavors of tiramisu cake! This delightful dessert combines creamy mascarpone, espresso, and ladyfingers. 🍰☕️
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

Dairy
  • 1 cup Mascarpone cheese Essential for luxurious texture.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream Whipped to lighten the mascarpone mixture.
Baking
  • 24 pieces Ladyfingers Light, sponge-like cookies.
  • 1 cup Cocoa powder For dusting on top.
  • ½ cup Sugar To sweeten the mascarpone mixture.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds depth and warmth.
  • 1 cup Espresso Strong coffee for flavor.

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl For combining the cream mixture.
  • 1 Electric mixer For whipping the cream.
  • 1 Rectangular dish For layering the tiramisu.
  • 1 Plastic wrap To cover the dish while chilling.

Method
 

Prepare the Espresso
  1. Start by brewing a strong cup of espresso. You’ll need about 1 cup. Allow it to cool slightly, and if desired, add a touch of sugar to sweeten it. This coffee-infused base is essential for that authentic tiramisu flavor.
Soak the Ladyfingers
  1. Take your ladyfingers and dip them quickly into the cooled espresso. Be careful not to soak them too long; otherwise, they will become soggy. A quick dip on each side is sufficient.
Make the Cream Mixture
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mascarpone cheese, 1 cup of heavy cream, ½ cup of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Using an electric mixer, beat the mixture until it forms soft peaks.
Fold the Mixture
  1. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture. Use a spatula and incorporate it slowly to maintain the light and airy texture.
Layer the Cake
  1. In a rectangular dish, start layering your tiramisu cake. Begin with a layer of soaked ladyfingers at the bottom. Then, spread a generous layer of the cream mixture on top. Repeat this process, alternating layers of ladyfingers and cream until you reach the top of the dish.
Chill the Cake
  1. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tiramisu cake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Finish with Cocoa Powder
  1. Just before serving, dust the top of your tiramisu cake with cocoa powder. This adds a lovely touch and enhances the overall flavor.

Notes