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Coffee Tiramisu Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Description

This Coffee Tiramisu Cake recipe combines the rich flavors of coffee and cocoa with a creamy mascarpone layer, creating a decadent dessert perfect for coffee lovers. Layers of moist cocoa cake are soaked in a sweet coffee syrup, then filled and topped with a luscious mascarpone cream, dusted with cocoa powder and chocolate shavings for an indulgent finish.

Ingredients

Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee (cooled)
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon instant coffee granules (optional, for extra coffee flavor)

Mascarpone Cream

  • 1 cup mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional, such as Kahlúa)

Coffee Syrup

  • 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)

Toppings

  • Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
  • Dark chocolate shavings or grated chocolate (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Cake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 8-inch round cake pans to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder to ensure even distribution.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate eggs one at a time into the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  5. Combine Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture in batches, alternating with cooled brewed coffee and whole milk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing gently to combine.
  6. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the Cakes: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents condensation during assembly.
  8. Prepare Mascarpone Cream: Beat the mascarpone cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  9. Whip Cream: In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form to provide structure to the cream layer.
  10. Fold Cream into Mascarpone: Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese mixture, then stir in vanilla extract and coffee liqueur if using, to add flavor depth.
  11. Make Coffee Syrup: Combine brewed coffee and granulated sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves, then remove from heat and add coffee liqueur if desired. Allow to cool completely.
  12. Slice Cake Layers: Once cooled, slice each cake horizontally in half to create four even layers for assembling the tiramisu cake.
  13. Assemble First Layer: Place the first cake layer on a serving platter and drizzle generously with the coffee syrup to soak the cake.
  14. Add Mascarpone Cream: Spread a layer of the prepared mascarpone cream evenly over the soaked cake layer.
  15. Repeat Layers: Repeat the process of syrup drizzling and mascarpone cream spreading with the remaining cake layers, finishing with a mascarpone cream layer on top.
  16. Decorate: Dust the top of the cake with unsweetened cocoa powder and sprinkle with dark chocolate shavings or grated chocolate if desired for visual appeal and extra flavor.
  17. Chill: Refrigerate the assembled cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cream to set properly.
  18. Serve: Slice the cake and serve chilled for the best texture and taste experience.

Notes

  • For stronger coffee flavor, add the optional instant coffee granules to the cake batter and use quality brewed coffee for syrup.
  • If avoiding alcohol, omit coffee liqueur; the syrup and cream will still be flavorful.
  • Allowing the cake to chill overnight enhances the melding of coffee and mascarpone flavors.
  • Make sure cakes are fully cooled before slicing to avoid crumbling during assembly.
  • Use room temperature mascarpone cheese to ensure smooth mixing with whipped cream.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/coffee-tiramisu-cake-recipe/