6-Inch Tiramisu Layer Cake Recipe

A rich and creamy tiramisu layer cake made with espresso-soaked sponge cake, fluffy mascarpone cream, and a dusting of cocoa—perfectly sized for small gatherings and coffee lovers alike.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Italian, American

Keyword: Best tiramisu layer cake recipe, Tiramisu cake recipe, Tiramisu layer cake recipe easy, Tiramisu layer cake with mascarpone mousse, Tiramisu recipe

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 30

Chill Time: 4

Total Time: 5

Servings: slices

Calories: 420kcal

Cost: $10

Equipment

2 6-inch cake pans With at least 2-inch depth
1 Pastry Brush For soaking cake layers evenly
1 Hand or stand mixer For cake batter and whipped cream
1 Fine-mesh sieve For dusting cocoa powder
1 Cake leveler/knife For slicing layers evenly

Ingredients

For the Sponge Cake:

1½ cups all-purpose flour or cake flour
1½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup unsalted butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs room temperature
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup whole milk room temperature

For the Coffee Soak:

1 cup strong espresso cooled
2 tablespoon coffee liqueur optional
3 tablespoon granulated sugar

For the Mascarpone Filling:

16 oz mascarpone room temperature
1½ cups heavy cream cold
⅔ cup powdered sugar
2 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Topping:

3 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa for dusting
chocolate shavings or coffee beans optional

Instructions

Preheat, mix batter, and bake sponge layers
Make the coffee soak and mascarpone filling.
Slice layers, soak, spread cream, and stack.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
Dust with cocoa, decorate, and slice to serve.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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