Amaretto Tiramisu Cake Recipe
Looking for a twist on classic tiramisu? Check out the Amaretto Tiramisu Cake! It adds a nutty, slightly sweet kick to the traditional flavors of espresso and mascarpone cream with Amaretto almond liqueur.
Ingredients
For the Vanilla Cake
- 2 sticks Butter
- 2 cups Sugar
- 3 cups All-purpose Flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
For the Mascarpone Cream
- 2 cups Mascarpone
- 2 cups Whipping Cream
- 4 Egg Yolks
- ¼ cup Sugar
- 4 tablespoon Amaretto
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Coffee Soak
- 4 shots Espresso (about ½ cup)
- ⅓ cup Amaretto
Decorating and Filling
- ½ cup Cocoa Powder
Instructions
- First, preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C), and then line two 8-inch cake pans.
- Achieve a light and fluffy texture by beating the butter and sugar together.
- Gently add the eggs one at a time while continuously beating, incorporating two eggs.
- In a bowl, sift together 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and ½ teaspoon of salt for a perfect blend.
- Incorporate the flour mixture into the batter in thirds, alternating with the milk in two portions. Ensure thorough mixing after each addition. Finally, add 1 cup of milk.
- Mix in 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract after adding vanilla for enhanced flavor.
- Pour the mixture evenly into cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted comes out clean.