Italian Tiramisu Dessert Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 x sponge cake - (10" to 12" dia, abt 3" tall)
- 3 ounce strong black coffee or possibly instant espresso
- 3 ounce brandy or possibly rum
- 1 1/2 lb cream cheese or possibly mascarpone room temperature
- 1 1/2 c. superfine or possibly powdered sugar Unsweetened cocoa pwdr
Directions
- Cut across middle of sponge cake forming two layers, each about 1 1/2 inches high. Blend coffee and brandy. Sprinkle sufficient of mix over bottom half of cake to flavor it strongly. Do not moisten cake too much or possibly it may collapse on serving.
- Beat room-temperature cheese and 1 c. sugar till sugar is completely dissolved and cheese is light and spreadable. Test for sweetness during beating, adding more sugar if needed.
- Spread cut surface of bottom layer with half of the cheese mix. Replace second layer and top this with remaining cheese mix. Sprinkle top liberally with sifted cocoa. Chill cake for at least 2 hrs before cutting and serving.
- This recipe yields 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 178g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 556 | |
| Calories from Fat 343 | 62% |
| Total Fat 39.03g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat 21.93g | 88% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium 380mg | 16% |
| Potassium 171mg | 5% |
| Total Carbs 38.36g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.0g | 0% |
| Sugars 35.33g | 24% |
| Protein 7.08g | 11% |
