Tiramisu Love Cake - rich, creamy, and full of coffee-flavored bliss!

 

 

Tiramisu Love Cake - rich, creamy, and full of coffee-flavored bliss!

Ingredients:

For the sponge cake:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon salt

4 large eggs

¾ cup granulated sugar

½ cup unsalted butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the mascarpone filling:

8 oz mascarpone cheese

1 cup heavy whipping cream

½ cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the coffee soak:

½ cup brewed espresso or strong coffee, cooled

2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)

For decoration:

Cocoa powder, for dusting

Dark chocolate heart decorations

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two round cake pans.

In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy.

Gradually add melted butter and vanilla, then fold in dry ingredients until smooth.

Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool completely.

In a bowl, beat mascarpone, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla until thick and creamy.

Brush each cake layer with the cooled espresso mixture.

Spread a layer of mascarpone filling on one cake, place the second cake on top, and repeat.

Pipe extra mascarpone cream around the edges for decoration.

Decoration Tips:

Dust the top with cocoa powder for a classic tiramisu finish.

Add dark chocolate heart decorations for an elegant touch.

Pipe small mascarpone swirls around the edges for a refined look.

Happy Baking