Classic tiramisu cake with espresso-soaked layers and creamy mascarpone filling. Elegant, rich, and perfect for special occasions.

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Cake:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup granulated sugar

3 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup milk

Espresso Soak:

3/4 cup brewed espresso

2 tablespoons sugar

Mascarpone Cream:

8 ounces mascarpone cheese

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping:

Unsweetened cocoa powder

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare pans.

2. Whisk dry ingredients.

3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.

4. Add eggs and vanilla.

5. Alternate dry ingredients and milk.

6. Bake cake layers and cool.

7. Brush layers with espresso soak.

8. Whip cream to soft peaks.

9. Mix mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla.

10. Fold whipped cream into mascarpone.

11. Assemble cake and dust with cocoa.

Use room-temperature mascarpone.

Do not overmix filling.

Chill cake before slicing.

Serve slightly chilled.