Delicious Sponge Cake Tiramisu Recipe

Indulge in the perfect combination of light and fluffy sponge cake layers soaked in coffee liqueur, creamy mascarpone cheese filling, and dusted with cocoa powder. This classic Italian dessert gets a twist with the addition of sponge cake for a unique and delightful treat.

Ingredients

• 1 sponge cake, sliced into thin layers
• 1 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1/2 cup coffee liqueur
• 1 cup mascarpone cheese
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Cocoa powder, for dusting

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine the brewed coffee and coffee liqueur.
2. In a separate bowl, beat together the mascarpone cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
3. In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone mixture until well combined.
5. Layer the sponge cake slices in the bottom of a large dish, brushing each layer with the coffee mixture.
6. Spread half of the mascarpone mixture over the sponge cake layer.
7. Add another layer of soaked sponge cake slices and top with the remaining mascarpone mixture.
8. Refrigerate the tiramisu for at least 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.
9. Before serving, dust the top of the tiramisu with cocoa powder.
10. Slice and serve chilled.

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