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Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Frosting

Heavenly Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Frosting Recipe

This Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Frosting combines espresso-soaked layers and creamy frosting, creating an irresistible dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups Cake Flour
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder
  • 1 cup Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Whole Milk room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons Instant Espresso Powder
  • 1 cup Boiling Water
For the Mascarpone Frosting
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream cold
For the Soaking and Decoration
  • 1/2 cup Liquor or Additional Coffee substitute with brewed coffee for non-alcoholic version
  • 2 tablespoons Cocoa Powder

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • 6-inch Round Cake Pans
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire Racks

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and prepare two 6-inch round cake pans.
  2. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a mixing bowl.
  3. Dissolve instant espresso powder in boiling water and allow to cool.
  4. Cream softened butter until creamy, then gradually add sugar and mix until fluffy.
  5. Add vanilla and eggs one at a time until fully mixed and silky smooth.
  6. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, finishing with dry ingredients, then fold in the espresso mixture.
  7. Divide batter into prepared pans and bake for 20 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool cakes in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Whip mascarpone cheese until creamy, then mix in powdered sugar and heavy cream until fluffy.
  10. Assemble the cake by slicing layers, brushing with espresso or liquor, and frosting between layers.
  11. Frost the exterior generously and dust with cocoa powder for decoration.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Keep an eye on the baking time to avoid overbaking.

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