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Tiramisu Wedding Cake with Elegant Layers
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Tiramisu Wedding Cake Recipe

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Chill Time4 hours
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Calories: 520kcal

Ingredients

  • For the Sponge Cake Layers:
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • For the Coffee Soak:
  • 1 ½ cups strong brewed coffee cooled
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • No alcohol here—just pure coffee goodness.
  • For the Mascarpone Filling:
  • 2 cups mascarpone cheese room temp = smoother life
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For Decoration:
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder for that classic dusted look
  • Chocolate shavings or curls
  • Fresh berries optional, but very wedding-core

Instructions

  • Bake the Cake Layers
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch round cake pans.
  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in vanilla.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, and salt separately. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk into the butter mixture.
  • Divide batter evenly into pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool completely. Completely means completely. No shortcuts.
  • Prepare the Coffee Soak
  • Brew strong coffee and let it cool. Stir in sugar until dissolved.
  • You want bold flavor, not weak office coffee. This is a wedding cake. Act accordingly.
  • Make the Mascarpone Cream
  • Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form. Don’t overdo it—you’re making cream, not butter.
  • In another bowl, beat mascarpone, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Fold whipped cream gently into mascarpone mixture. Keep it fluffy. Gentle folding = airy filling.
  • Assemble the Cake
  • Place first cake layer on your stand. Brush generously with coffee soak. Don’t drown it—but don’t be shy either.
  • Spread a thick layer of mascarpone cream on top. Smooth it out.
  • Repeat with second and third layers.
  • Cover the entire cake with remaining cream. Smooth the sides with a spatula for that clean, elegant look.
  • Chill for at least 4 hours (overnight is better). This helps it set and slice like a dream.
  • Decorate Like a Pro
  • Dust cocoa powder lightly on top. Add chocolate curls or berries if you’re feeling fancy.
  • Keep it elegant. Minimal. Sophisticated. Think wedding vibes, not birthday chaos.