Tiramisu Cake

This Tiramisu Cake offers a lighter, yet equally satisfying twist on the classic Italian dessert. By using angel food cake instead of traditional ladyfingers, this version provides a fluffy, airy texture that soaks up the bold flavors of cold espresso and amaretto liqueur perfectly. The filling is a luxurious blend of nonfat ricotta and creamy mascarpone, balanced with just enough powdered sugar and a touch of skim milk for a smooth, spreadable consistency. Topped with shaved bittersweet chocolate, it delivers rich coffee and almond notes without being overly heavy. It is an elegant yet simple dessert that requires no baking, making it ideal for potlucks, dinner parties, or a special treat after a hearty meal.

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 24

Calories: 96.8

Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Description

This Tiramisu Cake offers a lighter, yet equally satisfying twist on the classic Italian dessert. By using angel food cake instead of traditional ladyfingers, this version provides a fluffy, airy texture that soaks up the bold flavors of cold espresso and amaretto liqueur perfectly. The filling is a luxurious blend of nonfat ricotta and creamy mascarpone, balanced with just enough powdered sugar and a touch of skim milk for a smooth, spreadable consistency. Topped with shaved bittersweet chocolate, it delivers rich coffee and almond notes without being overly heavy. It is an elegant yet simple dessert that requires no baking, making it ideal for potlucks, dinner parties, or a special treat after a hearty meal.

Ingredients

1 Angel Food cake
1 cup Cold espresso
3/4 cup Amaretto liqueur
1 1/2 cup Nonfat ricotta cheese
1 cup Mascarpone cheese
3 tablespoon Skim milk
1/4 cup Powdered sugar
1 tablespoon Powdered sugar
1 ounce Shaved bittersweet
1 1/2 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
1 cup Bittersweet chocolate, grated

Directions

1
Toast sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, then set aside to cool.
2
Cut the angel food cake horizontally into 3 equal layers.
3
In a small bowl, combine the cold espresso and 1/2 cup of the amaretto liqueur.
4
Spoon 1/3 of the espresso-amaretto mixture evenly over each layer of the angel food cake, allowing it to soak in briefly.
5
In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup amaretto, 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese, and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until smooth.
6
Place one layer of soaked cake on a serving plate and spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the top.
7
Place the second layer of cake on top and spread the remaining half of the first cheese mixture over it.
8
In a separate bowl, whisk together the remaining 1 cup ricotta, 1/2 cup mascarpone, 3 tablespoons skim milk, and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar until well blended and smooth.
9
Place the final layer of cake on top of the assembled layers.
10
Spread the remaining ricotta-mascarpone mixture over the top and sides of the cake, covering it completely.
11
Sprinkle the toasted almonds and shaved bittersweet chocolate over the top of the cake.
12
Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours, or until ready to serve, to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 96.8kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.4g10%
Saturated Fat 4.2g22%
Cholesterol 22.6mg8%
Sodium 18.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 4.6g
Protein 1.9g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: tiramisu, cake, dessert, no-bake, espresso, amaretto, mascarpone, ricotta, angel food cake, chocolate, coffee, layered, cheese, italian, easy, party, make-ahead, vegetarian, light, indulgent

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