Description
Chocolate Tiramisu Cake is a decadent dessert that beautifully combines rich chocolate layers with creamy mascarpone and aromatic coffee. This delightful twist on the classic Italian favorite is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a dinner party or a cozy gathering. Each slice offers an indulgent experience that will leave your guests craving more. With its elegant presentation and unforgettable flavors, this cake is sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup rum or coffee liqueur (optional)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two round cake pans and line them with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt until combined.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually add melted butter and espresso, mixing until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pans for ten minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Whip mascarpone cheese with sugar and optional rum until smooth.
- Once cakes are cooled, slice each layer horizontally if desired. Soak layers with espresso mix, spread mascarpone mixture between layers, then stack.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg