Tiramisu cake

17/11/2023

Here is the recipe for a delicious Tiramisu Cake. This dessert combines the classic taste of tiramisu with the structure of a cake, for an elegant and mouthwatering result.

Ingredients

For the sponge cake:

4 eggs
120g of sugar
120g of 00 flour
A pinch of salt

For the mascarpone cream:

500g of mascarpone
4 very fresh eggs
120g of sugar
Strong coffee as needed (for dipping)

To finish:

Unsweetened cocoa powder

Preparation

Sponge cake: Beat the eggs with the sugar and a pinch of salt until you get a light and fluffy mixture. Gently fold in the sifted flour, being careful not to deflate the mixture. Pour it into a buttered cake pan or lined with parchment paper and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180 °C (356 °F) for about 20 minutes. Let it cool and then cut horizontally to obtain two disks.
Mascarpone cream: Separate the yolks from the whites. Beat the yolks with the sugar until they’re fluffy, then add the mascarpone and mix until you get a smooth cream. Whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form and gently fold them into the mascarpone mixture.
Assembling: Prepare strong coffee and let it cool. Dip the sponge cake disks in the coffee without soaking them too much. Place one disk as a base on a plate, spread half of the mascarpone cream on top, lay the second disk and cover with the rest of the cream.
Finishing: Dust the unsweetened cocoa powder over the surface before serving the cake.

Curiosity

Tiramisu, whose origin is often associated with Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia, is one of the most famous Italian desserts in the world. Its cake version is a variation that retains all the classic flavors of the dessert in a form that is also well suited for special occasions.

The Tiramisu Cake can be personalized by adding liquors to the coffee, to give an extra touch to the recipe, or decorated with coffee beans or chocolate shavings to make it even more tempting. Remember to consume it fresh and to store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Enjoy your meal!