Elegant Tiramisu Layer Cake

An Elegant Tiramisu Layer Cake is a sophisticated twist on the classic Italian dessert, combining the flavors of coffee, cocoa, mascarpone, and sponge cake into a beautiful, layered masterpiece. Here’s a recipe to make this decadent dessert:

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup brewed espresso, cooled

For the Mascarpone Filling:

• 16 oz mascarpone cheese, softened
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons brewed espresso, cooled

For the Coffee Soak:

• 1 cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled
• 1/4 cup coffee liqueur (optional)

For Decoration:

• Cocoa powder for dusting
• Chocolate shavings (optional)
• Espresso beans (optional)

Instructions

1. Make the Cake:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
• In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
• In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
• Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the milk and brewed espresso. Start and end with the flour mixture, and mix just until combined.
• Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

2. Prepare the Mascarpone Filling:

• In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
• In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream with the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form.
• Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture, then add the cooled espresso and mix until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to assemble.

3. Make the Coffee Soak:

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