Tiramisu Layer Cake: Discover the Dreamy Recipe Today!
Creamy, moist, dreamy and absolutely divine Tiramisu Layer Cake made with layers of sponge cake soaked in coffee and layered with mascarpone cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8–10 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking and Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or date syrup
- 500g mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two 8-inch round pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat eggs, sugar, and vanilla until thick and pale. Sift in flour, baking powder, and salt. Fold gently to combine.
- Divide batter between pans and bake 18–20 minutes, until lightly golden. Cool completely.
- Brew coffee and mix in maple syrup. Set aside.
- Beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. In a separate bowl, whip cream to stiff peaks, then fold into mascarpone mixture.
- To assemble: Place one cake layer on a plate, brush generously with coffee mix, spread half the cream, repeat with second layer, then top with remaining cream.
- Chill at least 4 hours or overnight. Dust with cocoa powder and garnish with fresh mint before serving.
Notes
- Let cake chill overnight for clean slices.
- Use instant espresso powder for deeper coffee flavor.
- Substitute sponge with ladyfingers for a quicker version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g