Description
Tiramisu cake is a delightful Italian dessert that layers coffee-soaked ladyfingers with rich mascarpone cream, all topped with a dusting of cocoa powder. This indulgent treat captures the essence of Italian cafés, offering a perfect balance of creamy and caffeinated flavors. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just to satisfy your sweet tooth, this tiramisu cake promises to enchant every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 ladyfingers (approx. 7 oz)
- 2 cups strong brewed espresso or coffee (cooled)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (plus more for dusting)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Brew two cups of strong espresso or coffee and let it cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled coffee and layer them in a dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the first layer of ladyfingers, then repeat with another layer followed by the remaining mascarpone.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and slice into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg