Tiramisu Layer Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• Ladyfingers: 24 pieces (130g)
• Mascarpone cheese: 16oz (454g)
• Heavy cream: 1 cup (240ml)
• Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
• Espresso coffee: 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Amaretto liqueur: 1/4 cup (60ml) (optional)
• Unsweetened cocoa powder: for dusting

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• None

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Brew espresso coffee and let it cool slightly. Stir in Amaretto liqueur (if using).
2. Dip ladyfingers one by one into the coffee mixture. Let excess drip off.
3. In a large bowl, beat mascarpone cheese and sugar until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
5. Fold whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture.
6. Spread a layer of ladyfingers in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
7. Top with half of the mascarpone mixture.
8. Repeat layers.
9. Dust with unsweetened cocoa powder.
10. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information:

(per serving) Calories: 500 Fat: 30g Carbohydrates: 50g Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and creamy
• Boozy (if using Amaretto liqueur)
• Coffee-flavored
• Easy to make
• Perfect for celebrations

User Comments:

• "This Tiramisu Layer Cake is a showstopper! It's so delicious and easy to make."
• "The coffee flavor is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the mascarpone."
• "I love how the ladyfingers soak up the coffee and create a moist and flavorful cake."
• "This cake is a hit at every party I bring it to."
• "I'm not usually a fan of tiramisu, but this cake changed my mind!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Use high-quality mascarpone cheese for the best flavor.
• Do not overbeat the mascarpone mixture, or it will become grainy.
• The cake can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.