Homemade Tiramisu Layer Cake

Name: Homemade Tiramisu Layer Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 cup cake/pastry flour; 1 pinch salt; 1¼ teaspoon baking powder; 4 large eggs room temperature (separated); ½ cup granulated sugar; ½ teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 tablespoons hot water; 1½ cups whole or whipping cream ((360 grams)); 1 egg*; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1½ cups mascarpone ((335 grams)); 1 cup coffee ((more if desired) (I use espresso, but a good strong coffee will)); ¼ cup cocoa powder

Prep 30 min Cook 30 min Serves 12 Source

Ingredients

1 cup cake/pastry flour
1 pinch salt
1¼ teaspoon baking powder
4 large eggs room temperature (separated)
½ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot water
1½ cups whole or whipping cream ((360 grams))
1 egg*
2 tablespoons sugar
1½ cups mascarpone ((335 grams))
1 cup coffee ((more if desired) (I use espresso, but a good strong coffee will))
¼ cup cocoa powder

Steps

1
Pre-heat oven to 340F (170C), lightly grease and flour or spray one 8 inch (20cm) round springform cake pan or regular pan.
2
In a medium bowl sift the flour, salt and baking powder.
3
In the bowl of a stand mixer with the whisk attachment beat the egg whites until stiff. Set aside.
4
In a separate large bowl beat the egg yolks and sugar for 15 minutes, add the vanilla, then add the flour a little at a time and beat to combine between each addition, add the hot water and beat to combine. Gently fold in the egg whites.
5
Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for approximately 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean or with a few crumbs attached. Leave in the pan to cool 15-20 minutes, then move to a wire rack to cool completely. When cool cut the cake into three layers.
6
While the cake cools, beat together the sugar and eggs* until frothy, then add the mascarpone and cream, beat until thick.
7
If you don't add the egg then beat together the powdered sugar, mascarpone and cream until thick.
8
Place 1 layer of cake (sliced side up) on a large plate and spoon 1/3 of the coffee on top, cover with 1/3 of the cream mixture and repeat with the remaining layers. Frost the cake with the remaining cream filling. Chill for 3-4 hours or even overnight. Bring to room temperature for 30 minute before serving. Sprinkle with unsweetened cocoa or sprinkle with chocolate flakes or chips and serve. Enjoy!
9
*For the replacement of raw eggs, you can try using a product called Egg Replacer or there are now pasteurized eggs available. Or you can leave it out completely, if you do then substitute powdered/icing sugar for granulated sugar.