Description
Tiramisu Cake is a luscious Italian dessert that combines layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and velvety mascarpone cream, topped with a dusting of cocoa powder. This delightful treat is not only simple to make but also impressively elegant, making it perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating a special event or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this tiramisu cake will transport you straight to an Italian café with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup freshly brewed espresso (cooled)
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew espresso and let cool. Stir in 1 tablespoon sugar until dissolved.
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese with the remaining sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the mascarpone mixture.
- Quickly dip ladyfingers in coffee and layer them in a serving dish. Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the first layer.
- Repeat layering with remaining ladyfingers and cream. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, dust generously with cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg