Classic Tiramisu Cake
A timeless Italian dessert featuring layers of creamy mascarpone and ladyfingers dipped in coffee, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 240 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 cups strong brewed coffee, cooled
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 36 ladyfinger cookies
- Cocoa powder for dusting
- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cooled coffee and sugar in a mixing bowl, stirring until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Prepare the mascarpone cheese by beating it in another bowl until smooth.
- Whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract in a separate bowl until soft peaks form.
- Fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, ensuring a gentle incorporation.
- Dip each ladyfinger quickly into the coffee mixture, being careful not to soak them.
- Layer half of the dipped ladyfingers in a baking dish, then spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the top.
- Repeat the layering process with the remaining ladyfingers and mascarpone, finishing with a layer of mascarpone.
- Chill the dish covered in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder and add chocolate shavings before serving.
Notes
Serve with rich espresso or vanilla ice cream for the perfect pairing. Store leftovers tightly covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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