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Italian Tiramisu Cake: A Decadent Dessert Made Easy at Home

Italian Tiramisu Cake
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Indulge in the rich flavors of this easy-to-make Italian Tiramisu Cake, perfect for dessert lovers looking for a slice of heaven.

Ingredients

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  • 6 egg yolks
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
  • 1 cup brewed espresso, cooled
  • 1/2 cup coffee liqueur (optional)
  • 24 ladyfinger cookies
  • 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale. Cook milk in a saucepan and gradually add to the egg mixture while whisking continuously.
  2. Cook the mixture over low heat until it thickens, then let it cool completely.
  3. In another bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in mascarpone cheese until well combined.
  4. Gently fold the cooled egg mixture into the mascarpone mixture.
  5. In a shallow dish, combine espresso and coffee liqueur. Dip ladyfingers into the mixture briefly and layer them in a serving dish.
  6. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the ladyfingers, then repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and mascarpone.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
  8. Before serving, dust the top with cocoa powder.

Notes

  • For a more intense coffee flavor, use a strong brew of espresso.
  • Feel free to substitute the coffee liqueur with vanilla extract if desired.

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