Description
A decadent Coffee Tiramisu Cake combining a tender vanilla cake soaked in strong coffee, layered with a rich espresso-infused mascarpone frosting. Finished with a dusting of cocoa powder, this dessert captures the classic tiramisu flavors in an elegant cake form.
Ingredients
Vanilla Cake:
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260g all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp kosher salt
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220g buttermilk, at room temperature
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1 tsp vanilla bean paste
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150g unsalted butter, at room temperature
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160g granulated sugar
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
Coffee Soak:
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50g strong coffee, cold
Espresso Mascarpone Frosting:
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230g mascarpone, cold
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1 ½ tsp espresso powder or fine instant coffee
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110g powdered sugar, sifted
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¼ tsp vanilla bean paste
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Pinch of salt
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240g heavy cream, cold from the fridge
For dusting:
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Cocoa powder
Instructions
For the Vanilla Cake:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla bean paste.
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Alternately add the dry ingredients and buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
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Divide batter evenly between pans and smooth tops.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Coffee Soak:
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Brew strong coffee and chill completely.
Espresso Mascarpone Frosting:
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In a bowl, whisk mascarpone with espresso powder, powdered sugar, vanilla bean paste, and salt until smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.
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Gently fold whipped cream into mascarpone mixture until smooth and combined.
Assembly:
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Place one cake layer on a serving plate.
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Brush generously with cold coffee soak.
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Spread a thick layer of espresso mascarpone frosting over the soaked cake.
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Place the second cake layer on top and repeat soaking and frosting steps.
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Finish by frosting the top and sides of the cake with remaining frosting.
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Dust the top lightly with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
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Use good quality espresso powder or instant coffee for best flavor.
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Make sure mascarpone and cream are cold for best frosting texture.
- Cake can be refrigerated for several hours or overnight to enhance flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired