Tiramisu Cake
Tiramisu cake is a classic Italian dessert that combines layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers with rich mascarpone cream, creating a delightful indulgence perfect for any celebration. Its irresistible flavors of espresso and cocoa will transport your taste buds to Italy, making every bite a memorable experience. This simple yet elegant recipe requires minimal effort and promises to impress your guests with its stunning appearance and divine taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup strong brewed espresso (freshly made)
- 24 ladyfingers (savoiardi)
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese (high-quality)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Brew the espresso and let it cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix mascarpone cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth.
- Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the cooled espresso; layer half in an 8×8 dish.
- Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat layering with remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone mixture.
- Dust cocoa powder on top using a fine sieve.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg