Tiramisu Pound Cake

This Tiramisu Pound Cake brings together the rich flavors of coffee, cocoa, and mascarpone cheese, creating a decadent treat that is rich, bold, and creamy. It’s a twist on classic recipes, but even more delicious. Don’t forget this is a cheat way than your ordinary tiramisu cake because is so much easier to make!

Follow this step-by-step guide to create your masterpiece at home and impress friends and family with your baking skills.

Husband Birthday Celebration

What do you prefer for celebrating the birthday of your partner? This year, I made something special but actually simple (don’t let him know lol) yes making a cake. Mini pound cake with his all-time favorite flavor which is Tiramisu. Actually, he’s really a big fan of coffee. I used to be that too, until my reflux forbade me from consuming coffee or anything caffeinated again.

Why do I choose to make this mini pound cake tiramisu? Well, I think making a tiramisu cake is a whole longer story and complex, instead of making a full tiramisu cake with lady’s fingers, I decided to make this pound cake because it more simpler, not too much time and I can share it with the same size to everybody. My kids love it because I don’t make a strong tiramisu flavor, so it is still kid-friendly. Moreover, for this pound cake, you can change the topping with strawberry cream, jam blueberry, or chocolate. Because the basic pound cake batter is in its original flavor.

Such a win-win solution right, my husband is happy so are my kids. And me too, I don’t need to do work twice lol. However, Happy Birthday husband!

I love how easy and good this mini-pound cake is. I really recommend you make this cake. Also, this is fulfilling because it’s pound already (hehe sorry about my dad joke) but as always, hope you enjoy it, and let’s make it today recipe friend!

Ingredients of Tiramisu Pound Cake

Pound Cake Batter

• Unsalted Butter at room temperature; Butter adds richness and flavor to the pound cake. Make sure it’s at room temperature for easy mixing. Use unsalted butter for a balanced taste. The creamy, dreamy pound cake at the base of this dessert starts with unsalted butter. While it needs salt to counteract the sweetness and richness, it’s important to control the amount of salt in this recipe. Also, butter helps this cake become lighter!
• Sugar; I use Granulated sugar to sweeten the cake and contribute to its texture. Moreover, granulated sugar is also responsible for caramelization That beautiful crust on the outside of your pound cake.
• Almond Flour; To make a pound cake, Almond flour imparts a nutty flavor and contributes to the cake’s moistness and texture.
• Egg room temperature; Eggs provide structure and moisture, and help the cake rise. Ensure they are at room temperature for better incorporation into the batter.
• Egg Yolk room temperature; Egg yolks add richness and contribute to the cake’s tenderness.
• All-purpose Flour; is the primary dry ingredient, providing structure to the cake. beautiful texture comes from all-purpose flour. That particular flour is absolutely perfect for this cake.
• Baking Powder; is a leavening agent that helps the cake rise, creating a light and airy texture.
• Milk; adds moisture to the batter, contributing to the cake’s tenderness
• Instant Coffee Powder; This is a main ingredient for making Tiramisu flavor. I use Nescafe’s original
• Salt; Use sea salt to balance flavor, just a pinch of salt, not too much

Syrup

This syrup will use for pouring the pound cake later

• Warm Water; We need warm water to pour the coffee and sugar so they will be dissolved.
• Sugar; I use regular granulated water. Actually, you can change the sugar with palm sugar for a caramelization effect. but be careful with a brownish overcooked effect
• Instant Coffee Powder; This is a main ingredient for making Tiramisu flavor. I use Nescafe’s original

Mascarpone Cream

• Mascarpone Cheese cold; Mascarpone cheese is a key component of Tiramisu, providing a creamy and luscious texture. It should be cold for a firmer consistency.
• Powdered Sugar; Powdered sugar sweetens the mascarpone cream, ensuring a smooth and silky texture.
• Unsalted Butter room temperature; Similar to the pound cake batter, room temperature butter is used to create a creamy and smooth mascarpone cream.

Garnish

every garnish here is optional and feel free to change or swap with what you have. Let the creative side in you grow! For me, I only use Cocoa Powder and Thyme Leaves for garnish

How to make Tiramisu Pound Cake

Pound Cake Batter

To begin, preheat your oven to 320°F (160°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for baking.

In a small bowl, combine warm milk with coffee, stirring until the coffee is fully dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool and set it aside.

Next, in a mixing bowl, lightly beat the butter using a hand mixer until it just softens. Once softened, add the sugar to the bowl. Cream the butter and sugar together over medium speed until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take approximately 4 minutes.

Then, add the almond flour to the bowl and beat again until it is just combined. Remember to scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl using a spatula to ensure all ingredients are fully incorporated.

Now, it’s time to add the eggs. Crack the eggs and separate the yolks, adding them to the mixing bowl one at a time. Beat at a low speed, incorporating each egg and yolk thoroughly before adding the next.

then, it’s time to add the dry ingredients. Add the flour, baking powder, and salt to the mixing bowl, and beat again until just combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage, as it can lead to a dense texture.

After incorporating the dry ingredients, scrape down the sides of the bowl once more. Then, pour in the milk and coffee mixture. Beat the batter ensuring that all ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Then, transfer it to a piping bag for easy filling. Fill each mold or baking pan about two-thirds full with the cake batter.

Place the filled molds into the preheated oven and bake for approximately 22 minutes, or until the cakes are fully baked and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Syrup

Now, let’s make the syrup. it won’t be tiramisu if you don’t use the coffee! For the step;

• In a small bowl, combine all the syrup ingredients which are Warm Water, Sugar, and Instant Coffee Powder until the sugar and the coffee dissolve completely. Set aside. Do this while the cake is baking.
• Once the pound cake is baked, remove it from the mold to a cooling rack. While the cakes are still hot, brush them with syrup all over the cakes. This will ensure the syrup is absorbed by the cake completely then Let it cool.

Mascarpone Cream

Mascarpone Cream is also called the tiramisu cream. This is the delicious part! Anything made with mascarpone has to be delicious. I recommend beating the mascarpone to a smooth consistency before adding the other ingredients. Make sure it’s at room temperature before proceeding so that it doesn’t clump or curdle.

First, Combine all the mascarpone cheese cream until well combined. You can use a rubber spatula or hand mixer.

Next, Transfer the mascarpone cream to a piping bag fitted with a closed star piping nozzle.

Finally, Pipe the mascarpone cream on top of the cooled pound cake, you can shape whatever you want, here I just make the simplest but turns out so pretty! then garnish it with cocoa powder and thyme leaves. Enjoy your mini Tiramisu pound cake as a birthday celebration or as a simple cake for you and family!

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