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Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Frosting

March 17, 2020 by Lucy Parissi 16 Comments

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This Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Frosting has three layers of fluffy vanilla sponge brushed with strong coffee syrup and filled with silky mascarpone and Amarula frosting. Dreamily delicious and perfect for Mother’s Day!

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Tiramisu layer cake on a white plate dusted with cocoa powder

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Tiramisu is a classic Italian recipe made with ladyfingers (Savoiardi) soaked in strong coffee liqueur and topped with mascarpone enriched with beaten egg yolks, sugar and cream.

A boozy dessert with a coffee kick? Where do I sign up? Heavenly as this dessert sounds, I think it tastes even lovelier in the form of a layer cake.

My Tiramisu Cake sticks pretty close to the traditional recipe using the same elements to create a very creamy and indulgent cake.

Amarula Cream Liquor with small glass on side

Picture three layers of soft vanilla sponge brushed with coffee syrup and sandwiched together with an irresistible mascarpone frosting spiked with Amarula Cream Liquor.

There are no raw egg yolks in this cake frosting – instead it is enriched with a generous splash of Amarula Cream Liqueur.

If you are not familiar with Amarula then do yourselves a favour and get a bottle… It is a rich creamy liquor with a silky smooth texture with a truly unique taste from the African marula fruit.

You can drink it over ice, sneak some in your coffee, use it in cocktails or add to your cakes and desserts.

Tiramisu cake on a plate with large slice taken out

HOW TO MAKE TIRAMISU CAKE

Full measurements and instructions can be found on the printable recipe card at the bottom of the page. Please take a look at the steps and video before attempting this recipe!

Start by making the sponge layers. I have used my soft vanilla sponge recipe here as it is so easy to make all in one bowl. The ingredients all have to be at room temperature for the “all in one” method to work. Heat the milk for a few seconds in the microwave until tepid and make sure the butter is softened.

Tiramisu cake ingredients

Put the flour, sugar, raising agents and salt in a large bowl. Use a balloon whisk to stir together to combine. Add the softened butter, eggs, milk and vanilla extract.

Making sponge cake collage

Start beating on the lowest speed setting, gradually increasing the speed until the ingredients are thoroughly combined and the batter is completely smooth.

beating cake batter in a bowl with a hand mixer

Divide between the prepared cake tins and bake for 25-28 minutes until the cakes are golden, springy to the touch and just coming away from the edges of the tin. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean.

Cake batter in three cake tins ready for the oven

Cool in the tins for 10 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool. Level the layers, if needed, before assembling the cake.

Levelling cake layers

Put the coffee and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar dissolves. Brush the warm syrup over the flat side of the cakes, until it soaks in (you won’t need to use it all). 

making coffee syrup and brushing it over cake collage

AMARULA MASCARPONE FROSTING

This frosting is made using rich and creamy mascarpone cheese, heavy cream, icing sugar and Amarula liqueur. The frosting ingredients need to be COLD before whisking together and they absolutely need to be FULL FAT otherwise the frosting will be too runny.

Mascarpone frosting ingredients

Put the mascarpone, icing sugar and half the cream in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer (or in a stand mixer) on low speed initially to combine the ingredients. 

Increase the speed and add remaining cream and Amarula and whisk until the frosting holds peaks. Don’t beat for too long – the frosting might become grainy. Put the frosting in the fridge unless you are using it straight away.

making mascarpone frosting in a bowl collage

ASSEMBLING THE CAKE

A cake decorating kit with a turntable, offset spatula, piping bags and tips is useful for assembling this Tiramisu cake (and any layer cakes).

Pipe a generous layer of frosting over the bottom cake layer, smooth with an offset spatula and top with second layer. Repeat to add third layer. Add a layer of frosting over the top and sides of the cake and smooth using an offset spatula and side scraper. Chill the cake in the fridge for a few hours or in the freezer for thirty minutes to seal the crumb coating.

assembling tiramisu cake collage

Add a second layer of frosting over the cake and smooth with a offset spatula to cover the cake completely or leave the layers showing through for a naked cake effect (I LOVE naked cakes). 

Smoothing frosting on layer cake with offset spatula

Pipe the remaining frosting on top of the cake using a plain round tip. Dust lightly with cocoa powder.

piping frosting over cake

Slice and serve with a cheeky glass of Amarula on the side 😉

Storing Tiramisu Cake

The cake layers can be kept at room temperature for up to two days, wrapped well in cling film. Don’t stack them as they will flatten and possibly stick.

The frosted cake will keep in the fridge for up to three days, but it is best eaten on the day it is assembled. Since the cake contains fresh cream I would advise to keep it in the fridge until ready to serve.

You can freeze individual slices, wrapped well in plastic wrap and a layer of aluminum foil for up to two months. Defrost overnight in the fridge before serving.

Tiramisu cake on a glass cake stand

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Tiramisu Cake

Lucy Parissi | Supergolden Bakes
This Amarula Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Frosting is creamy, rich and has a bit of a kick! Well Tiramisu means 'pick me up' after all…
4.84 from 6 votes
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Course: Cake
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Tiramisu Cake
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Chilling crumb coat: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 733kcal

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 350 g (2 ¾ cups) plain flour  (all purpose flour)
  • 330 g (1 ⅔ cups) sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tbsp bicarbonate of soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 200 g (¾ cup + 1 heaped tbsp) unsalted butter  room temperature
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 200 ml (¾ cup + 2 tbsp) whole milk room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

Coffee Syrup

  • 120 ml (½ cup) strong black coffee made with 2 tsp Instant Espresso powder
  • 100 g (½ cup) granulated sugar

Mascrpone Frosting

  • 200 g (1 cup) oz icing sugar (powdered sugar)
  • 450 g (1 pound) full fat mascarpone cold
  • 240 ml (1 cup) cold double cream (heavy cream)
  • 60 ml (¼ cup) Amarula Cream Liquor
  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder for dusting

Instructions

  • Make the cake. Preheat the oven to 180C (350F). Grease and line three 20cm | 8in layers cake tins – or spray with cake release.
  • Put the flour, sugar, raising agents and salt in a large bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer). Stir to combine.
  • Add the softened butter, eggs, milk and vanilla extract.
  • Start beating together at the lowest speed setting, gradually increasing the speed to maximum once all the ingredients have been incorporated.
  • Divide the batter between the tins and bake for 25-28 minutes, or until the cakes are springy to the touch and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Leave the cakes in the tins for 10 minutes then turn out to a wire rack, right way up. Leave them to cool completely then level.
  • Put the coffee and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a simmer, stirring so the sugar dissolves.
  • Brush the flat side of the cakes with the syrup so that it soaks into the sponge.
  • Put the mascarpone, icing sugar and half the cream in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer (or in a stand mixer) on low speed initially to combine the ingredients. Increase the speed and add remaining cream and Amarula and whisk until the frosting holds peaks. Don't beat for too long – the frosting might become grainy. Put the frosting in the fridge unless you are using itstraight away.
  • Pipe the frosting over the cake layers and sandwich together. Add a generous layer of frosting over the top and sides of the cake and smooth using a offset spatula. Chill the cake in the fridge or freezer to seal the crumb coating.
  • Add a second layer of frosting over the cake, either to cover completely or to allow the sponge to show through for a naked cake effect.
  • Pipe the remaining frosting on top of the cake using a plain round tip. Dust lightly with cocoa powder.
  • Keep chilled until you are ready to serve.

Video

Notes

  • You can bake the cake layers a day or two in advance. Keep them stored in airtight containers at room temperature. Avoid stacking the cakes as they can stick together.
  • The cake keeps for 2-3 days in the fridge – it is not suitable for storing at room temperature.

Nutritional Info

Calories: 733kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 410mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 1322IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 2mg
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Comments

  1. Jessica says

    March 7, 2021 at 12:39 am

    Will the frosting be ok without the alcohol? I don’t drink so I just want to make sure before I make it. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      March 7, 2021 at 8:21 am

      Yes absolutely

      Reply
  2. Emily says

    October 14, 2020 at 11:38 am

    Where do you add the butter to the cake? 200g of butter is in the ingredients list but no mention in the instructions in making the cake?

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      October 14, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      Sorry Emily, it is with the eggs – I have amended the recipe card. Thanks for spotting that!

      Reply
      • Emily says

        October 14, 2020 at 2:20 pm

        Ahhh wonderful thank you!

        Reply
  3. Kathy says

    January 31, 2018 at 9:41 pm

    Hi, I am supposed to make a naked cake tiramisu for my sisters wedding. I have done naked cakes before but not tiramisu. Can I use this recipe as a wedding cake? will it be ok in room temperature for 6 hours? sand thr frosting won’t melt? Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      February 2, 2018 at 4:17 pm

      Hi Kathy, I would not necessarily advise a cream frosting to be left at room temperature for six hours. It’s risky, especially if the room is warm. I would say a buttercream or Italian/swiss buttercream would be better options and more stable. If you do make a mascarpone frosting make sure you use full-fat version, anything less won’t be stable. And if you are making a wedding cake I would definitely advise testing the recipe first.

      Reply
  4. Mel says

    October 11, 2017 at 11:17 am

    5 stars
    What a beautiful cake, Lucy! I love your take on Tiramisu, and I wish I could have a slice right now with my cup of coffee!

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      October 11, 2017 at 5:32 pm

      swap you for your amazing strawberry dessert 🙂

      Reply
  5. Kate - gluten free alchemist says

    October 1, 2017 at 7:30 pm

    5 stars
    Loving your Tiramisu Cake. It looks delicious and I bet it tastes as amazing! x

    Reply
  6. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    September 21, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    Love this post! For one thing … that cake is absolutely amazing and gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Lucy Parissi says

      September 23, 2017 at 2:30 pm

      thank you!

      Reply
  7. Ginny says

    September 21, 2017 at 6:05 pm

    Your cake is gorgeous! You are truly a baker and have created a beautiful recipe.

    Reply
  8. Lisa Bryan says

    September 21, 2017 at 5:49 pm

    Tiramisu is one of my favorite dessert recipes. Especially the extra boozy kind! 😉

    Reply
  9. Marie says

    September 21, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    This cake is gorgeous! I really enjoy eating classic tiramisu so I know that I would love this!

    Reply
  10. Dahn says

    September 21, 2017 at 4:29 pm

    Tiramisu is one of my favorites so will be baking this ASAP!

    Reply

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