Tiramisu With Three Layered Spongecake Vanilla Custard Wcake Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Lightly butter 8 or 9 inch springform pan.
• Line bottom pan with wax paper(lightly buttered and floured) cut to fit.
• In a bowl, beat the egg whites with the salt until they form soft peaks, and gradually beat in the sugar.
• Beat until whites are just stiff, no longer.
• In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks and vanilla until blended.
• Fold in about 1/4 of the beaten whites.
• Pour the egg yolk mixture into the beaten whites.
• Sprinkle the sifted flour and cornstarch through a strainer over the egg whites.
• Fold together thoroughly, without over mixing.
• Spread the batter in the prepared pan, tilting gently so the batter spreads to the edges.
• Bake until the edges are set and the cake is golden, about 25-30 minutes.
• Cool the cake in the pan for a few minutes and invert the cake onto a wire rack, peeling carefully the paper.
• Let cool completely on rack.
• Wash your pan since you will be using it again.
• Custard:.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, scald all but two tablespoons of the milk with the sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.
• In a bowl, beat the egg yolks with the reserved cold milk and the flour.
• Gradually pour about 1/2 of the hot milk into the yolk mixture and whisk constantly.
• Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it comes to a boil.
• Boil (keep stirring) for 2 minutes.
• Remove from heat and strain the custard (if necessary) into a clean bowl.
• Whisk in the butter, rum or cognac, and vanilla.
• Cover with wax paper or plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface to prevent a "skin" from forming.
• Refrigerate until cold, at least 2 hours.
• In a bowl, lighten the mascarpone by folding it over itself a few times with a rubber spatula and mashing gently, if necessary.
• Cover and chill until you are ready to assemble the cake.
• Assembling the cake:.
• With a serrated knife, cut the cake horizontally into 3 equal layers.
• Place the bottom layer in the springform pan.
• Drizzle and brush it with part of the espresso, soaking it generously.
• Gently top the cake with 1/3 of the custard.
• Repeat with another layer of cake, more espresso, and more custard.
• For the top layer, moisten the cut surface of the cake with espresso and invert it, browned side up in pan.
• Gently spread with the remaining custard, smoothing the surface.
• Sift some of the cocoa in an even layer over the top of the cake.
• Refrigerate for at least one hour so the cake will be well chilled and the layers will set.
• Sprinkle a little more cocoa over the top before serving in wedges.

Steps:

• Line an 8-inch-square baking dish with plastic wrap, leaving a 3-inch overhang on all sides. Fill a large bowl with ice water.
• Make the custard: Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) until the sugar dissolves. Slowly whisk in the milk and cook, whisking constantly, until the custard is light and foamy, about 10 minutes (a thermometer inserted into the mixture should register 170 degrees F).
• Remove the bowl from the saucepan and set in the bowl of ice water; whisk until the custard is cool, about 1 minute. Put the mascarpone in a large bowl. Fold the custard into the mascarpone with a rubber spatula until almost combined, then whisk until just smooth (do not overmix or the custard will be grainy).
• Combine the espresso and brandy in a shallow bowl. One at a time, dip the ladyfingers in the espresso mixture until soaked but not soggy; arrange 2 rows of about 5 biscuits each in the baking dish. Spread one-third of the mascarpone custard over the ladyfingers. Repeat with a second layer of espresso-dipped ladyfingers, arranging them in the opposite direction. Top with another one-third of the custard. Repeat with the remaining ladyfingers, alternating directions. Spread the remaining custard on top and dust with the cocoa powder. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 4 hours, or overnight.
• Invert a plate on top of the tiramisu, then flip the tiramisu with the plate. Remove the baking dish and plastic wrap. Invert a serving plate on top of the tiramisu and flip again so it is cocoa-side up. Remove the remaining plastic wrap. Shave curls of chocolate on top with a vegetable peeler.
• Photograph by Con Poulos

Steps:

• Cut the cake in half lengthwise to make two layers. Combine the coffee and brandy. Sprinkle enough of the coffee mixture over the bottom cake layer to moisten it well, but not soak it.
• Beat together the mascarpone and the confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Spread half the cheese mixture over the bottom cake layer. Top with remaining cake layer and spread remaining cheese on top. Dust liberally with sifted cocoa. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F.
• Combine the egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, water and extracts in a bowl and beat at high speed until thick and lemon coloured (about 5 minutes). Stir in the flour, then set bowl aside.
• Beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt in a large bowl at high speed until foamy. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar, beating until stiff moist peaks form.
• Gradually fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites. Pour the batter into an ungreased 10 inch tube pan. Pull the spatula through the batter once to break large air bubbles.
• Bake for one hour or until cake tests done. Invert the tube pan on a funnel or bottle to cool. When completely cool, remove from the pan.
• Using a serrated knife, cut the cake into 3 even layers. Invert the cake so that the top of the cake, will become the bottom layer of the finished cake. Spread the Vanilla Custard Filling evenly between the layers. Dust the top of the cake with the confectioners sugar. Store finished cake in the refrigerator.
• VANILLA CUSTARD FILLING:.
• Prepare the whipped topping mix with the 1/2 cup milk and vanilla according to the package directions. Prepare the pudding according to the package instructions, but using only 1 cup milk. Fold the pudding into the topping whipped topping.

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form; fold in yogurt. Spread 1/2 cup cream mixture onto bottom of an 8-in. square dish., In a shallow dish, mix milk and espresso. Quickly dip 12 ladyfingers into espresso mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Arrange in dish in a single layer, breaking to fit as needed. Top with half of the remaining cream mixture; dust with cocoa. Repeat layers., Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours before serving. If desired, serve with raspberries.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (9 inch) pans.
• Prepare the cake mix according to package directions. Divide two thirds of batter between 2 pans. Stir instant coffee into remaining batter; pour into remaining pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. In a measuring cup, combine brewed coffee and 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur; set aside.
• To make the filling: In a small bowl, using an electric mixer set on low speed, combine mascarpone, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur; beat just until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
• To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed, beat the cream, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur until stiff. Fold 1/2 cup of cream mixture into filling mixture.
• To assemble the cake: Place one plain cake layer on a serving plate. Using a thin skewer, poke holes in cake, about 1 inch apart. Pour one third of reserved coffee mixture over cake, then spread with half of the filling mixture. Top with coffee-flavored cake layer; poke holes in cake. Pour another third of the coffee mixture over the second layer and spread with the remaining filling. Top with remaining cake layer; poke holes in cake. Pour remaining coffee mixture on top. Spread sides and top of cake with frosting. Place cocoa in a sieve and lightly dust top of cake. Garnish with chocolate curls. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
• To make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler and run it down the edge of the chocolate bar.