Why is tiramisu cake so expensive?

It uses premium ingredients like mascarpone and espresso, which raise the cost, but the flavor is worth every penny.

What is the filling in a Yule log cake?

Typically, it’s a light whipped cream or buttercream. Here, the tiramisu twist uses mascarpone cream for a richer, smoother texture.

What is the secret to good tiramisu?

Balance and freshness. Use strong coffee, real mascarpone, and let the dessert rest so flavors deepen.

What is the difference between tiramisu and tiramisu cake?

Classic tiramisu uses ladyfingers soaked in coffee, while tiramisu cake layers sponge instead, offering more structure and sliceability.

Gourmet Tiramisu Yule Log Cake | Luxurious Holiday Dessert

Name: Gourmet Tiramisu Yule Log Cake | Luxurious Holiday Dessert
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: PT-490517H29M30S
Cuisine: Italian-French Fusion
Ingredients: 1/3 cup plain flour; 3 large egg yolks; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; 1 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder; 5 tbsp sugar; 3 tbsp sugar; 7/8 cup cold heavy cream; 3 tbsp confectioners’ sugar; 3/4 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup room temperature mascarpone cheese; 2 tbsp coffee liqueur; Cocoa powder for dusting

Description

This Gourmet Tiramisu Yule Log Cake combines the elegance of tiramisu with the festive joy of a rolled sponge cake. Featuring espresso, mascarpone, and cocoa, it’s a showstopping dessert with light texture and deep flavor—perfect for holidays or celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

1/3 cup plain flour

3 large egg yolks

2 large eggs

2 large egg whites

1 1/2 tsp instant espresso powder

5 tbsp sugar

3 tbsp sugar

7/8 cup cold heavy cream

3 tbsp confectioners’ sugar

3/4 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup room temperature mascarpone cheese

2 tbsp coffee liqueur

Cocoa powder for dusting

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper and spray lightly.

2. Sift flour and espresso powder together and set aside.

3. Whip egg whites with 5 tbsp sugar until medium peaks form.

4. In another bowl, beat egg yolks, whole eggs, and 3 tbsp sugar until thick and pale.

5. Fold whipped egg whites into the yolk mixture in three additions.

6. Gently fold in flour mixture until combined.

7. Pour batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly, and tap to release air bubbles.

8. Bake for 8–10 minutes or until lightly springy.

9. Dust with cocoa powder and invert onto new parchment paper.

10. Peel off old paper and roll the cake with the new sheet from the short end; cool for 20 minutes.

11. Whip heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla, and coffee liqueur to soft peaks.

12. Fold in mascarpone until smooth.

13. Unroll the cake, spread half the filling, and re-roll.

14. Frost outside with remaining filling, dust with cocoa, and trim ends.

15. Refrigerate until serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, use almond or coconut flour and reduce by 25%.

Replace espresso powder with strong brewed coffee or chicory for caffeine-free.

For dairy-free, use coconut cream and cashew cream.

Substitute mascarpone with a 3:1 blend of cream cheese and heavy cream.

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian-French Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 180–200
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 60 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg