TIRAMISU CAKE

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Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 4 eggs
• 150g sugar
• 120 g wheat flour
• 30 g cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the coffee:

• 1 cup of strong coffee
• 2 tablespoons of sugar
• 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur (optional)

For the mascarpone cream:

• 500 g mascarpone cheese
• 4 egg yolks
• 150g sugar
• 1 cup whipping cream

Decor:

• Cocoa powder to sprinkle
• Grated chocolate (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preparation of the cake:
   • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
   • In a bowl, beat the eggs with the sugar until fluffy.
   • Sift the flour, cocoa powder and baking powder over the egg mixture and mix with enveloping movements.
   • Pour the mixture into a previously greased cake pan.
   • Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Let the cake cool completely.
2. Coffee preparation:
   • Prepare the coffee strong and add the sugar and coffee liqueur (if you are using).
3. Preparation of mascarpone cream:
   • In a large bowl, beat the mascarpone cheese until smooth.
   • In another bowl, beat the egg yolks with the sugar until foamy.
   • Add the egg mixture to the mascarpone and mix well.
   • In another bowl, beat the whipping cream until it holds soft peaks.
   • Add the whipped cream to the mascarpone mixture with gentle, enveloping movements.
4. Tiramisu Cake Assembly:
   • Cut the cake into thin layers.
   • Place a layer of cake in the bottom of a cake pan.
   • Soak the cake with the prepared coffee.
   • Add a layer of the mascarpone cream.
   • Repeat the layers until you run out of ingredients, ending with a layer of mascarpone cream on top.
   • Refrigerate the Tiramisu Cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to settle.
5. Decor:
   • Before serving, sprinkle cocoa powder over the top of the cake.
   • If you wish, you can decorate with grated chocolate.

Enjoy your delicious Tiramisu Cake!