A quick and EASY Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Cream. The no-bake layered dessert is completely ready in 30 minutes and tastes just like the authentic Italian Tiramisu you’d get at a fancy cafe!

Layers of ladyfingers infused with coffee and delicate and rich cream topped with cocoa powder.

Homemade Tiramisu cake on a plate with piped frosting and dusted with cocoa powder.

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Though I love layered cakes like our Russian Chocolate Spartak, unfortunately, it’s quite time-consuming. That’s why we just absolutely love no-bake desserts.

We loving taking classic recipes and creating a no-bake version, just like this Tiramisu Cake or the no-bake Black Forest Cheesecake or even the Key Like Pie Jars.

Tiramisu cake on a platter with a slice of the cake on a plate with ladyfingers on side of the cake and a spoon.

tiramisu cake recipe-

A Tiramisu Cake is an Italian dessert with ladyfingers soaked in strong coffee (or liqueur), layered in a rich mascarpone cream and generously dusted with cocoa.

Our no-bake cake version takes just 30 minutes to prepare the cake. This easy method tastes just like the traditional dessert, it just doesn’t have a custard cream and no raw eggs.

Tiramisu dessert cake slice on a plate with a spoon beside it.

how to make the BEST tiramisu cake-

This Tiramisu recipe comes together so quickly. Read through the instructions and have everything prepped before you begin assembling the cake.

  • Prepare the cream. Mix together the cream cheese, mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla. In a separate bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until medium peaks form. Add the whipped cream to the remaining ingredients gently fold with a spatula until combined. Refrigerate the cream.
  • Prepare coffee for soaking. Add strong cooled coffee into a deep bowl, it must be COOLED coffee and not warm or hot.
  • Prepare pan. Place the springform pan without the bottom onto your serving cake stand. Add a strip of parchment paper around the side of the springform pan and close the pan.
Easy tiramisu cake on a plate topped with cocoa powder next to ladyfingers.
  • Assemble cake. Quickly dip the ladyfingers in the coffee and create a layer. Add some of the cream and spread. Repeat with the remaining two layers and cream. TIP: You want to make sure to leave enough cream to pipe and decorate the top of the cake.
  • Decorate cake. Take the remaining cream and add to a piping bag, pipe desired design on top of the cake. Options: You can pipe the cream to the center of the cake, around the edges or even on one side of the cake.
  • Refrigerate cake. Refrigerate the cake 2-4 hours. Remove the rim from the cake, carefully peel off the parchment paper. Dust cake with cocoa powdered and serve. TIP: The key to a beautifully decorated cake is generously dusting the top with cocoa powder, just go for it – no holding back!
Step by step process photo shots of how to make an authentic Tiramisu Cake Recipe.

tips when making homemade tiramisu-

Since you aren’t baking the cake layers, there’s not really much that can go wrong in preparing a classic Tiramisu cake, especially this one since there is no baking involved. However, here are a few tips to ensure success in making and storing the cake.

  • Ladyfingers- Don’t SOAK the ladyfingers too long. You just want to dip quickly and remove, one at a time. If you keep them too long, they’ll taste wet and soggy (unless that’s the taste you are looking for).

frequently asked questions-

How to store the Tiramisu?

Because of the cream and the soaked ladyfingers, the cake must be refrigerated.

How long will tiramisu last?

Tiramisu is best if eaten within 2 days. The ladyfingers start to get wetter the longer it sits. Since there are no raw eggs in the frosting, the cake can even be refrigerated for 3 days.

Substitute for coffee?

We just used strong homebrewed coffee. If you want a really strong flavor, add liqueur or rum to the coffee for added flavor.

Where do I purchase the ladyfingers?

You can find the ladyfingers in most grocery stores in the baking aisle. You can also just order is ONLINE.

How to freeze Tiramisu cake?

Freeze any leftover cake tightly wrapped. To enjoy, thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

A whole Italian Tiramisu cake piped with frosting as decor and dusted with cocoa powder on a cake platter.

I hope you are inspired to make the Italian dessert after reading how quick it is to prepare the cake. Enjoy the wonderful balance of flavors the homemade cake has to offer from the comfort of home. You’ll never order Tiramisu at the restaurant after you try this version of the cake, you’re welcome!

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Easy Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Cream

Author: Valentina
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5 from 11 votes
Classic Tiramisu Cake Recipe. Ladyfingers infused with coffee (or liqueur) and layered with a rich and delicate Mascarpone Cream. The cake is a no-bake and ready in just 30 minutes.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla and mascarpone cheese until creamy.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the heavy cream until medium peaks form. Add to the cream cheese mixture. Gently fold in with a spatula and refrigerate the needed.
  • Line the sides of an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper add the springform pan (WITHOUT THE BOTTOM) to your cake stand.
  • Quickly dip the ladyfingers into the coffee and create an even layer in the pan, lightly cover with cream. Repeat with the remaining two layers, leaving enough cream to pipe the top for decor. You will have 3 layers of ladyfingers and cream between each layer.
  • Add remaining frosting to a piping bag and pipe desired design on top of the cake.
  • Refrigerate the cake at least two hours.
  • Remove the springform pan from cake and carefully remove the parchment paper. Generously dust the cake with cocoa powder.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

If you like your cakes really sweet, add a few more tablespoons of powdered sugar than indicated.

Nutrition

547kcal Calories43g Carbs9g Protein38g Fat22g Saturated Fat193mg Cholesterol226mg Sodium143mg Potassium1g Fiber17g Sugar1497IU Vitamin A1mg Vitamin C110mg Calcium2mg Iron
Nutrition Facts
Easy Tiramisu Cake with Mascarpone Cream
Amount Per Serving
Calories 547 Calories from Fat 342
% Daily Value*
Fat 38g58%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Cholesterol 193mg64%
Sodium 226mg10%
Potassium 143mg4%
Carbohydrates 43g14%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 17g19%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 1497IU30%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 110mg11%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)