Description
A rich and decadent Chocolate Tiramisu Cake that harmonizes chocolate and espresso flavors for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup room-temperature butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups cake flour
- ¾ cup high-quality cocoa powder
- 1½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 16 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup freshly brewed espresso
- ½ cup sugar (for espresso mixture)
- Cocoa powder (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 4-5 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, adding vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whip the heavy cream in a bowl until stiff peaks form, then fold in the mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until combined.
- Soak the first cake layer with half of the espresso mixture, spread half of the chocolate cream on top, then add the second cake layer and repeat.
- Finish with a dusting of cocoa powder.
Notes
Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze individual slices for up to a month. For a chocolate ganache glaze, consider adding it for an extra chocolate touch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg