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Tiramisu Cake

A delightful Italian dessert featuring layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and creamy mascarpone cheese, topped with cocoa powder.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: tiramisu, dessert, Italian, coffee, cake
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 1/4 cups mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup strong brewed coffee cooled
  • 1/2 cup coffee liqueur optional
  • 24 ladyfinger cookies
  • Cocoa powder for dusting
  • Chocolate shavings for garnish

Instructions

  • In a saucepan, whisk together egg yolks and sugar over medium heat until creamy.
  • Add milk to the mixture and cook until it thickens, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Fold in mascarpone cheese until smooth.
  • In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
  • Combine cooled coffee and coffee liqueur in a shallow dish.
  • Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture.
  • Layer half of the soaked ladyfingers in the bottom of a cake pan.
  • Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers.
  • Repeat the layers with the remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, dust with cocoa powder and garnish with chocolate shavings.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 1g