Description
This Tiramisu Cake (Light & Fluffy) features layers of tender cake and creamy frosting, making it an easy, delightful treat for any occasion. With simple ingredients like eggs, mascarpone cheese, and coffee, this cake is destined to impress cake lovers and dessert enthusiasts alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- 5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup strongly brewed coffee or espresso
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease three 6-inch round cake pans.
- In a stand mixer, combine eggs and granulated sugar, beating until the mixture reaches the ribbon stage.
- Sift in flour, baking powder, and cinnamon, and gently fold into the egg mixture.
- Divide the batter among the prepared pans and bake for 15-18 minutes, checking with a toothpick.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Optionally, wrap cooled cakes in plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours before assembly.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese, mascarpone, and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar while mixing, then add vanilla and beat until fluffy.
- Brush the top of each cake layer with espresso.
- Assemble the cake by layering frosting between the cooled cake layers, frosting the top and sides as desired.
- Sift cocoa powder over the top.
- Refrigerate the cake for 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure that eggs and butter are at room temperature for easier mixing.
The optional freezing step helps firm the cake for easier frosting, but it is not required.
Use high-quality cocoa powder for the best flavor in the dusting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 215mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 160mg