Description
This Round Tiramisu Cake is a layered dessert that combines rich coffee-soaked chocolate sponge cake with creamy mascarpone filling. It’s a decadent twist on the classic Italian favorite — perfect for special occasions or indulgent weekends.
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- For the cream:
- 500 g mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For soaking:
- 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)
- For topping:
- Cocoa powder, for dusting
- Grated chocolate (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 20 cm (8-inch) round cake pan.
- Beat eggs and sugar until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, sift flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25–30 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Beat mascarpone, whipped cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Slice the cake horizontally into two even layers.
- Mix coffee and liqueur. Lightly brush half over the first layer of cake.
- Spread half of the mascarpone cream over the moistened cake layer. Repeat with second layer and remaining coffee mixture.
- Spread the rest of the cream over the top and sides of the cake.
- Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with grated chocolate if desired.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use strong espresso or instant espresso for the best coffee flavor.
- Chill overnight for enhanced flavor and texture.
- Use a serrated knife to slice the cake evenly.
- If mascarpone is unavailable, soften cream cheese with a bit of cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
