Tuesday, May 5, 2009

TWD - A Little Pick-Me-Up - Tiramisu Cake



This week's Tuesday With Dorie revolves around Dorie's delicious Tiramisu Cake, and was chosen by Megan of My Baking Adventures. I have made the Tiramisu Cake once before (I think it was the first thing that I ever made out of BFMHTY), but was happy to make it again, without any alterations, for a brand new audience. Unfortunately, there is no special occasion involved - other than TWD, of course.




My previous comments about this cake really sum up my thoughts. In making it, I used instant coffee powder instead of expresso powder, and it worked just fine. For the alcohol component, I used brandy. Luckily, marscapone is readily available in the supermarkets here, so I didn't have to make any substitutions (unlike some TWDers, who had the challenge of finding a substitute for marscapone). Although I thought it would be fun to do cupcakes second time around, I really didn't have the time up my sleeve (I left it until Monday night before posting to make it!), although I understand that a few TWDers did try this.




The finished cake looks like a huge cappucino - which is very cool for a coffee flavoured cake.




To see what the other TWDers thought about this cake, check out the TWD blogroll.
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26 comments:

  1. MartheMay 5, 2009 at 7:42 AM

    Your cake looks really good!! I made mini-cupcakes and they were delicious!

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  2. CakelawMay 5, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    Thanks Marthe. I wish that I could have tried cupcakes, but time just ran away.

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  3. TammyMay 5, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Your cake looks great. I really liked the robustness of the sponge (if you get what I mean!)

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  4. Lorraine @NotQuiteNigellaMay 5, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    That looks delicious! I don't know anyone that would knock back Tiramisu :D

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  5. KaraMay 5, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Your finished cake looks lovely!

    I'm one of the crazy people who did cupcakes and they were a LOT of work. I should have just made the cake - it would have been easier. :) But they were super good and everyone loved them.

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  6. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I bet this tasted sooo good! xox

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  7. Engineer BakerMay 5, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Mmm... giant cappuccino... Definitely a recipe I wouldn't mind making twice :)

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  8. HeatherMay 5, 2009 at 9:59 AM

    that looks so tasty :)

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  9. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    It does look like a giant cappuccino! Looks great - no special occasion needed!

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  10. PamelaMay 5, 2009 at 11:34 AM

    Looks great! I had a great time making it, but I'm not that crazy for the coffee flavor. Nice job!

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  11. AmandaMay 5, 2009 at 12:59 PM

    Looks delish! This is the recipe I would have chosen if my turn came up :) I LOVED it. One of my faves :)

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  12. AnonymousMay 5, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    I loved this cake. It was so good. It's now my favorite TWD recipe. Your cake looks wonderful and fluffy.

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  13. Mermaid SewsMay 5, 2009 at 4:02 PM

    Looks fantastic!! I wanted to cupcakes too, but decided that it was too hard. =)

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  14. FinlaMay 5, 2009 at 4:54 PM

    I love love this cake, looks so yumm, wish i hada slice.

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  15. HindyMay 5, 2009 at 8:15 PM

    Light, sweet and coffee-flavoured - sounds delicious! I enjoyed this cake and I'm glad that you did too.

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  16. TeannaMay 6, 2009 at 12:38 AM

    TWD is a special occassion! That cake looks amazing!!!!

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  17. chocolatechicMay 6, 2009 at 3:58 AM

    How did you get your syrup to soak into your cake.

    Mine was dry.

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  18. The Blonde DuckMay 6, 2009 at 4:34 AM

    Yum! Gorgeous, as always!

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  19. CakelawMay 6, 2009 at 12:34 PM

    Hi Tammy - agreed!

    Hi Lorraine, no, tiramisu is usually a winner.

    Hi Kara, that sounds great - I just ran out of time and knew I wouldn't get it done if I tried for cupcakes.

    Hi Maryann, it was fabulous.

    Hi Caitlin, no, I disn't mind making it again at all ;)

    Thanks Heather :)

    Thanks Jill - agreed!

    Thanks Pamela - this is one of those cake sthat you need to like coffee to like the cakw.

    Hi Amanda, I am with you.

    Thanks Wendy - it is certainly up there for me too.

    Thanks Lorelei - I am with ya on that :)

    Thanks Happy Cook - a big slice for you.

    Hi Clivia, glad you liked it.

    Thanks Teanna :)

    Hi Tanya, having done these syrup cakes a few times now, I realised that there is no fear that the cake will disintegrate with too much liquid - they are like little sponges. So when I finished brushing the cake, I simply poured all the leftover liquid over the top layer - and presto!

    Thanks Duckie :)

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  20. LeslieMay 6, 2009 at 11:54 PM

    A huge cappuccino is a good thing, especially when it looks as great as this cake! Great job!

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  21. KayteMay 7, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    Love your description of the final photo of the cake...and you are right! You did a lovely job on this cake...and I always love hearing what people's subs are...give me lots of new ideas!

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  22. A_and_NMay 8, 2009 at 11:30 PM

    you covered the entire cake with that frosting! that looks gorgeous. i'd pick that cake up any day of the week ;)

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  23. AnonymousMay 9, 2009 at 1:58 AM

    Mmmm, a huge cappuccino...cake. Just delicious!

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  24. CakelawMay 9, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Thanks Leslie :)

    Hi Kayte, I like seeing wewhat people substitute in too - it shows that you can accomplish most dishes even though you can't source this or that.

    Hi A&N, there were 2 pieces that remained unloved! I wish you could have been there to have them.


    Thanks Shortbread :)

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  25. TeaLadyMay 9, 2009 at 10:45 AM

    Cake looks delicious.

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  26. CakelawMay 9, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Thanks TeaLady.

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