The Ultimate Coffee Lover’s Tiramisu
The Ultimate Coffee Lover’s Tiramisu is a luxurious cake version of the beloved Italian classic, layering espresso-soaked vanilla cake with rich mascarpone cream and buttercream frosting. Perfect for special occasions or serious coffee cravings, this dessert offers bold flavor, elegant presentation, and customizable options for every palate.
Ingredients
Latte
- 2 oz 60 mL double espresso shot
- 1 tablespoon 5g unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 cup 8 oz milk
- 1 teaspoon raw sugar adjust to taste for desired sweetness
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mascarpone Cream
- 1 tablespoon 28g mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons 30 mL cold heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Latte
- Brew a double shot of espresso using an espresso machine or espresso powder. Stir in the cocoa powder until fully dissolved.
- (60 mL / 2 oz) double espresso shot, 1 Tbsp (5g) unsweetened cocoa powder
- Froth the milk along with the raw sugar and vanilla extract until it reaches your desired temperature and foam level. Pour the frothed milk over the espresso mixture.
- 1 cup (8 oz) milk, 1 tsp raw sugar (adjust for sweetness), 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Mascarpone Cream
- Combine the mascarpone cheese, cold heavy whipping cream, and powdered sugar in a jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake vigorously until soft or stiff peaks form, depending on your preference. Softer peaks allow the cream to blend more smoothly into the latte and make it easier to drink.
- 1 Tbsp (28g) mascarpone cheese, room temperature; 2 Tbsp (30 mL) cold heavy whipping cream; 2 tsp powdered sugar
- Spoon the mascarpone cream on top of the latte and finish with a dusting of cocoa powder.
- Cocoa powder, for dusting