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Gourmet Tiramisu Roll Cake – Festive, Creamy & Beautifully Styled

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A festive and elegant tiramisu-inspired Yule log cake made with espresso sponge, mascarpone cream filling, and a dusting of cocoa powder. A holiday showstopper.

Ingredients

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Espresso Sponge:

  • 4 large eggs

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 tbsp cooled espresso or strong coffee

  • ⅔ cup cake flour

  • ¼ tsp salt

Coffee Syrup:

  • ½ cup espresso or strong brewed coffee

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)

Mascarpone Filling:

  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese

  • ¾ cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Optional Frosting (Mascarpone or Ganache):

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • ½ cup chocolate chips (if using ganache)

  • ½ cup mascarpone (if using mascarpone frosting)

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder (for dusting)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment and grease.

  • Beat eggs and sugar until pale and fluffy (5–6 mins). Add vanilla and espresso.

  • Sift in flour and salt. Fold gently. Spread in pan and bake 10–12 minutes.

  • Turn cake out onto powdered sugar-dusted towel. Peel parchment and roll up. Cool completely.

  • Mix coffee syrup ingredients and cool.

  • Beat mascarpone, cream, sugar, and vanilla until fluffy.

  • Unroll cake. Brush with coffee syrup. Spread filling. Re-roll. Chill 1–2 hours.

  • Frost with mascarpone or ganache. Dust with cocoa and decorate.

Notes

  • Roll the cake warm to avoid cracking.

  • Chill before slicing for clean layers.

  • Serve cold or room temperature.

Find it online: https://thefoodaunt.com/gourmet-tiramisu-roll-cake-festive-creamy-beautifully-styled/