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Tiramisu Pick-Me-Up Cake

Tiramisu Pick-Me-Up Cake comes together with Sugar, Mascarpone Cheese, Whipping Cream Chilled, Vanilla, and Cocoa Powder. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup
• 1 cup
• 1 pt
• 1 tsp
• 1/4 cup
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   1. Whisk egg yolks and 1/4 cup sugar together. Whisk in the mascarpone cheese.

2. 2

   3. Fold the mascarpone cheese mixture into the whipped cream and continue to whip, until stiff. Set aside.

3. 3

   Brush a layer of the sponge cake with espresso mixture.

4. 4

   With a spatula, smooth about half-inch thick layer of the mascarpone cheese mixture on top.

5. 5

   Brush the second cake layer with espresso, and place it espresso side down on the first layer.

6. 6

   Brush the top with espresso.

7. 7

   Spread on another half-inch of the mascarpone mixture.

8. 8

   Repeat the procedure with the third layer of cake. Cover the top and sides of the cake with a thin layer of mascarpone filling.

9. 9

   With a sieve and a spoon, sprinkle the top of the cake with cocoa powder.

10. 10

    Cover the sides of the cake with chocolate shavings.

11. 11

    Refrigerate at least three hours. This cake does not hold up well when exposed to any heat, so keep it cool