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Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Frosting

Heavenly Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Frosting Bliss

Indulge in this Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Frosting, a blend of rich flavors perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Layers
  • 2 cups Cake Flour or all-purpose flour for a denser outcome
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder ensures fluffy sponge layers
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar to sweeten and aerate the batter
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract enhances flavor
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup Whole Milk at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Instant Espresso Powder dissolved in boiling water
For the Mascarpone Frosting
  • 1 cup Mascarpone Cheese cold
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar for sweetness
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream cold
Optional Ingredients
  • Liquor (optional) for traditional touch
  • Cocoa Powder for dusting on top

Equipment

  • Stand mixer
  • Oven
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire Rack

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.
  3. Dissolve the instant espresso powder in 1/2 cup of boiling water and let it cool.
  4. Cream the softened butter and sugar in a stand mixer until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth.
  6. Alternately add the sifted flour mixture and whole milk, then fold in the cooled espresso.
  7. Divide the batter into pans and bake for 20 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cakes in the pans for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Whip the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until fluffy for the frosting.
  10. Assemble the cake by stacking layers with espresso or liquor and frosting between them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 170mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and fluffiness. Consider making the cake layers and frosting ahead of time for stress-free assembly.

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