Description
This tiramisu birthday cake combines the classic flavors of tiramisu with the celebratory nature of a birthday cake. Layers of coffee-soaked sponge cake, creamy mascarpone frosting, and a dusting of cocoa powder create a delightful dessert that will impress your guests.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the softened butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Beat on medium speed until well combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. 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, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cakes are cooled, prepare the coffee soaking syrup by mixing the brewed coffee with 1 tablespoon of sugar (optional).
- In a separate bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form to create the frosting.
- To assemble the cake, place one layer of cake on a serving plate. Brush with the coffee soaking syrup until well soaked.
- Spread a layer of the mascarpone frosting over the soaked cake layer.
- Place the second layer of cake on top and repeat the soaking and frosting process.
- Finish by frosting the top and sides of the cake with the remaining mascarpone frosting.
- Dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can incorporate espresso powder into the cake batter.
- This cake can be made a day ahead; just keep it covered in the refrigerator.
- For a more indulgent experience, consider adding chocolate shavings on top of the cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 80
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