Tiramisu Cake Mascarpone Coffee (Printer-friendly)
Coffee-infused sponge layers with mascarpone cream, chilled for ultimate Italian indulgence.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Cake Layers
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 cup granulated sugar
03 - 1/2 cup whole milk
04 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 4 large eggs
06 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
→ Coffee Syrup
09 - 3/4 cup strong brewed espresso or coffee, cooled
10 - 3 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)
11 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
→ Mascarpone Filling
12 - 1 1/4 cups heavy cream, cold
13 - 1 cup mascarpone cheese, room temperature
14 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
15 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ For Assembly
16 - Unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting
17 - Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes. Add butter and vanilla extract; mix well.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
04 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk. Mix until just combined.
05 - Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 22–25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
06 - Let cakes cool in pans 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
07 - For the coffee syrup, stir together espresso, coffee liqueur (if using), and sugar until the sugar dissolves.
08 - Whip the heavy cream to stiff peaks in a chilled bowl. In another bowl, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until fully combined.
09 - Slice each cake layer horizontally for a total of four layers.
10 - Place one layer on a serving plate and brush generously with coffee syrup. Spread a quarter of the mascarpone filling over the cake.
11 - Repeat layering with remaining cake, syrup, and filling, ending with a mascarpone layer on top.
12 - Cover and chill the assembled cake at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
13 - Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder and optionally garnish with chocolate shavings.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The combination of tender vanilla sponge and creamy mascarpone filling creates this perfect balance of light and indulgent that disappears faster than you can serve it
- You get all those classic tiramisu flavorscoffee, vanilla, rich creambut in a showstopping cake that feels special enough for holidays but easy enough for a weekend craving
02 -
- Wait until the cake layers are completely cool before brushing with syrup, or they will become soggy and dense instead of perfectly moistened
- The mascarpone filling can turn grainy if the cheese is too cold, so letting it come to room temperature is absolutely non negotiable
03 -
- Use a serrated knife and a gentle sawing motion when slicing the cake layers horizontally to prevent tearing
- Brush the coffee syrup all the way to the edges of each layer, even the parts that will be trimmed, so every bite has that classic tiramisu flavor