Description
A luxurious fusion of dark chocolate cake and classic tiramisu, this Chocolate Tiramisu Cake features rich black cocoa layers, espresso-soaked lady fingers, and velvety mascarpone cream dusted with cocoa. Elegant, indulgent, and irresistibly smooth.
Ingredients
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- 240 grams cake flour, spooned and leveled
- 80 grams black cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 350 grams granulated sugar
- 160 ml canola oil
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 150 grams sour cream
- 240 ml hot coffee (Americano)
- 680 grams mascarpone cheese, cold
- 300 grams powdered sugar
- Tiny pinch fine sea salt
- 480 ml heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- 180 ml (6 shots) espresso, room temperature
- 50 grams granulated sugar
- 12 lady fingers, trimmed to cake size
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together cake flour, black cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, and sugar. In a separate bowl, combine oil, eggs, sour cream, and hot coffee.
- Mix wet ingredients into dry until smooth and combined. Divide batter evenly into the pans.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely.
- In a separate bowl, beat mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, salt, and vanilla bean paste until combined. Slowly add heavy cream and whip until light and fluffy.
- Combine espresso and sugar in a shallow dish. Dip lady fingers quickly and set aside.
- To assemble, layer cake, mascarpone cream, dipped lady fingers, and repeat. Finish with a final layer of cream and dust with cocoa powder.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use freshly brewed espresso for best flavor.
- Do not overbeat mascarpone or it can become grainy.
- Chill the cake before slicing for perfect layers.
- Dust with cocoa right before serving for a fresh finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg