A classic tiramisu is one of life’s great treats when prepared properly, but what if you wanted… more? This recipe for tiramisu cake takes a classic tiramisu and levels it up a bit, turning it into a full and complete dessert fit to be a meal in its own right!

Don’t forget to learn How To Make A Perfect Whipped Cream for your tiramisu cake! Why not also make an Espresso Martini to pair with your tiramisu?

Tiramisu Cake

The original tiramisu is a confection of ladyfingers dipped in coffee and layered with mascarpone cheese, cocoa powder, and sugar.

This original recipe is tried and tested, but it is also a little bit… thin. Most tiramisus never really have any height or serious density, leaving them to be nothing more than a couple of good mouthfuls at best.

This recipe combines the classic tiramisu recipe with a lifted-up and coffee-enriched cake base to give you something that you could probably eat as a meal all on its own.

tiramisu cake ingredients in small white and clear bowls

Why It Is Important To Measure Your Sugar Sifted And Not Packed

One step that a lot of people might not quite understand in this recipe is the requirement to measure your confectioners’ sugar after you have sifted it, and not its packed weight.

This means that instead of just scooping the confectioners’ sugar out of the box and weighing it there, you should instead sift it first into a bowl and weigh it that way to get a more precise amount.

This is because confectioners’ sugar is really good at holding onto moisture and air, which can actually seriously affect its total weight if you try to weigh it straight from the box.

By sifting it first, you get a more precise measurement and can then just put back any leftover sugar you didn’t need into the container.

tiramisu cake with cream spread on top of cake

How To Easily Separate The Egg Whites From The Yolks

Separating egg whites from egg yolks is typically considered one of those incredibly hard challenges in home cooking, so much so that a lot of people tend to avoid even trying recipes that require it.

However, it really couldn’t be easier once you know what you are doing.

While there are a lot of fancy tools you can buy that do it instantly, the simplest thing to do is just to crack the egg in a clean break, separate the two shell halves and keep the yolk inside one of them.

From there, just pour the egg yolk back and forth between the two shell halves, letting the leftover egg white drip from in between, gradually separating them perfectly!

Remember: it doesn’t matter if you get a little bit of egg white in your egg yolk, but make sure never to let even a single bit of egg yolk fall into your egg whites!

tiramisu cake overhead view with slice cut out

Tip For Brewing The Perfect Espresso

The art of making a great cup of espresso is something that people spend years perfecting with all sorts of expensive machines and careful processes.

While you could certainly just get some instant espresso powder and make it that way, the best thing to do would be to invest into an espresso machine setup, get some good beans and a grinder, and really get into the art of espresso making.

Or… you could just go to a local coffee place and get some espresso to go – your call.

What Chocolate Should You Use For The Garnish?

The chocolate topping of this tiramisu cake might not seem like the most important part, but it is actually a vital addition to give it its necessary amount of chocolatey-ness. Make sure to use whatever chocolate you best enjoy so that the cake tastes the best for you!

Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate is always a good idea when it comes to sweet recipes like these because the bitter, darker flavors of the chocolate will pair really nicely with all of the sweet fillings.

Don’t go overboard, though! Too much dark chocolate might cause it to become overly bitter.

Milk Chocolate

Milk chocolate is the classic choice for chocolate additions in any circumstance, and used as a topping in this recipe; it produces the perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.

White Chocolate

For those that just want plenty of creaminess and richness but without any significant bitterness or complexity, going for some white chocolate is the best chocolate to use – it might not be particularly complex, but it is definitely creamy!

A Mix Of Different Chocolates

While picking a single chocolate will give a more consistent flavor, mixing together all sorts of different types of chocolate will give you a really interesting and varied flavor.

Try mixing all three types, or use whatever blend you prefer, so long as you coat the whole cake liberally.

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