Easy Step-by-Step Procedures in Making Classic Tiramisu Cake.#CakesAndDecors

Easy step-by-step procedures in making Classic Tiramisu Cake.

Let’s talk about Tiramisu.

A good Tiramisu cake is an extraordinary lascivious dessert that is perfect for almost every occasion.

Tiramisu is one the most popular Italian cakes and people around the world considered this dessert that comes from heaven. I will describe on how to make this cake in easy terms. Some people were confused for the origin of this layered dessert. Around the world, people were trying to make their own and substituted some of the ingredients, maybe because of the availability in the market or their passion to create a different one. I consider this dessert as one of my favorite.

Classic tiramisu is a layered dessert consisting of alternating layers of coffee-soaked biscuits, creamy mascarpone cheese and a flan covered by unsweetened cocoa powder for garnishing.

Here are the ingredients and procedures of three-layered tiramisu:

There are two (2) major advanced preparations you have to make before starting to assemble. This is a must that you have to observe always and care must be applied.

1.) Flan mixture or egg mixture

2.) Whipped cream mixture

And, make espresso, or brewed coffee or ordinary coffee (extra-strong). You can add rum or brandy but it’s optional. Remember to make an extra amount of coffee mixture to avoid shortage. Set aside to cool.

Ingredients and procedure to make a flan: (Egg Mixture)

5 – 6 pieces egg yolks

1 – 2 cups of milk (fresh milk)

½ cup refined white sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Procedures:

1.) Beat eggs, milk and sugar in a two-quart saucepan until sugar is dissolved.

2.) Add vanilla extract while beating eggs and sugar.

3.) Transfer the mixture in another container, to be cooked in steamer under medium heat. Stir constantly to avoid burnt mixture. It must be in “gel consistency” or thick not liquid.

4.) Set aside the mixture, cover and refrigerate. (A must to refrigerate for 20 – 30 minutes).

5.) Mix the cold egg mixture with mascarpone cheese or cream cheese with grated white chocolate. Set aside.

Ingredients and procedure to make a creamy cheese: (Cheese Mixture)

500 grams Mascarpone cheese (if not available, use 16 ounces cream cheese) or 8 ounces cream cheese plus 8 ounces Ricotta cheese)

75 grams Semi-sweet white chocolate bars or more

500 – 700 grams Thick Whipping Cream

Procedures:

1.) Beat whipping cream and grated semi-sweet white chocolate in chilled bowl until stiff. Add grated white chocolate more if needed. The result must thick in consistency.

2.) Cover and refrigerate. (A must to refrigerate for 20 – 30 minutes

Prepare the round spring form pan by wrapping the ring and bottom of the pan with aluminum foil. Always put the round hard board at the bottom of the pan for support.

Now, we have to assemble the prepared mixture into the spring form pan.

Ingredients and procedures in layering in making Tiramisu:

30 pieces or more lady fingers biscuits or any pastry biscuits like lady fingers.

Procedures:

1) Brush the lady fingers one by one with coffee mixture or espresso and arrange in the spring form pan (single layer only). Do not over-soaked before putting unto the pan.

2) Use disposable glove while putting or layering the egg mixture into the arranged lady fingers in the pan. Use only a required amount of this mixture. Reserved for another layer. Be sure to layer the lady fingers thoroughly to avoid hollow portion. Flatten each layer by slightly pushing downward.

3) Next, layer the cheese mixture, the same as in the egg mixture. Same amount and procedures.

4) Sprinkle generous amount of unsweetened cocoa at the top. (optional)

5) Again, layer the lady fingers biscuits, brushed with espresso or coffee mixture. Do not brush the coffee mixture directly unto the arranged lady fingers. It must be brushed first before layering in the pan. Same procedure as above.

6) Again, layer the cheese mixture, (same procedure as above) up to the rim of the spring form pan.

7) Sprinkle generous amount of unsweetened cocoa powder all over the cake, then topped with coarse-grated dark chocolate.

8) Chilled, cover and refrigerate overnight to get the best result.

9) Makes 8 slices.

Note: If cheese mixture is too liquid, add enough grated white chocolate or crush lady finger biscuits.

Lady in Red Cake #CakesAndDecors

Lady in Red Cake is a striking red cake with cream cheese frosting.


Ingredients:

• 250 grams cake flour (about 2½ cups)
• 3 Tbsp cocoa powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1½ cups vegetable oil
• ¼ cup red food coloring
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 Tbsp white vinegar or cider vinegar
• 1½ tsp baking soda

Procedures:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

2. Butter and flour two 9-inch cake pans. It can help to line the bottom with a circle of parchment paper cut to fit the pan.

3. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa and salt until blended.

4. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the eggs, oil, sugar, vanilla and red food coloring. Beat on medium speed until fluffy.

5. Now add some of the dry ingredients to the egg-sugar mixture while the machine is running. When it's fully incorporated, add some of the buttermilk. Continue alternating adding the dry ingredients with the buttermilk until it's all incorporated and the batter is smooth, scraping down the side of the bowl as you go.

6. In a small bowl, mix together the vinegar and baking soda, and when it foams, mix it into your batter. You're going to want to move quickly, though. Mix it in just until it's combined, about ten seconds. Then pour the batter into your prepared pans and transfer them to the oven.

7. Bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, or with a crumb or two attached. You can start testing after 28 minutes, because it's better to check too soon than to overbaked.

8. Cool the cakes for 10 minutes in the pans on a wire rack, then loosen the edges by running a knife along the sides, turn the cakes out onto the racks and cool for at least another hour, and then refrigerate (wrapped in plastic) for at least an hour before frosting with this cream cheese frosting.

9. Makes two 9-inch layers.