10 Interesting Facts About Tiramisu Cake

1. Coffee-infused Italian delight with ladyfingers, mascarpone, and cocoa layers.

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2. "Tiramisu" means "lift me up" in Italian, nodding to its caffeine kick.

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3. Tiramisu's birthplace disputed: Veneto, Tuscany, or Siena claim its origin.

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4. From elite treat to Italy's sweetheart, tiramisu captivates since '60s.

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5. Boundless tiramisu variations: fruits, chocolate, and spirited twists.

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6. Not just cake – tiramisu is a divine layer play

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7. Classic tiramisu skips booze, but modern renditions sip Marsala or Amaretto.

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8. Tiramisu conquers the globe, stars on American Italian menus

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9. Italy's colossal feat: 2017's 3,000-pound tiramisu world record.

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10. Tiramisu's mystery: 17th century Tuscany or 1960s Treviso? Both lay claim.

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