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Decadent Tiramisu Cake Recipe Easy Homemade Creamy Mascarpone Layers

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A luscious tiramisu cake made with soft sponge layers soaked in espresso and layered with whipped mascarpone cream, perfect for an impressive yet easy dessert.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour (1 ½ cups / 190g)
  • Granulated sugar (¾ cup / 150g)
  • Large eggs (4, room temperature)
  • Baking powder (1 ½ tsp)
  • Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
  • Salt (¼ tsp)
  • Whole milk (½ cup / 120ml)
  • Unsalted butter (¼ cup / 60g), melted and slightly cooled
  • Mascarpone cheese (16 oz / 450g), chilled
  • Heavy cream (1 cup / 240ml), cold
  • Powdered sugar (¾ cup / 90g)
  • Vanilla extract (1 tsp)
  • Strong brewed espresso or coffee (1 cup / 240ml), cooled
  • Dark rum or coffee liqueur (2 tbsp), optional
  • Granulated sugar (2 tbsp), optional
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
  • Dark chocolate shavings or curls, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans and line bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. In a large bowl, beat eggs and granulated sugar on high speed until pale and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Lower mixer speed, add vanilla extract. Gradually add dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with warm milk and melted butter, starting and ending with flour. Mix gently until smooth and pourable.
  5. Divide batter evenly between pans, smooth tops. Bake 20-25 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to racks to cool completely.
  6. Brew 1 cup strong espresso or coffee. Stir in sugar and rum or coffee liqueur if using. Let cool completely.
  7. Whip heavy cream in a chilled bowl until soft peaks form.
  8. Beat mascarpone cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth but not runny.
  9. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture in batches until fluffy and stable.
  10. Place one cake layer on serving plate. Soak top evenly with half the coffee mixture using a brush or spoon.
  11. Spread half the mascarpone cream over soaked cake layer.
  12. Add second cake layer on top, repeat soaking and cream spreading with remaining coffee and mascarpone mixture.
  13. Cover cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  14. Before serving, dust top generously with unsweetened cocoa powder using a fine sieve. Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour or gluten-free baking mix. For dairy-free, use coconut cream and vegan mascarpone alternatives. Whip egg whites separately for extra lightness (optional). Apply coffee soak gradually to avoid sogginess. Chill assembled cake overnight for best flavor and texture.

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