Ladyfinger Cake
A delicate Italian dessert of crispy ladyfinger biscuits layered with creamy mascarpone and dusted with cocoa powder.
⏱ 20 minServes 8Italian
Ingredients
- •40 pieces ladyfinger biscuits
- •1 cup strong espresso or black coffee, cooled
- •3 tablespoons coffee liqueur or brandy
- •1 pound mascarpone cheese, room temperature
- •3/4 cup granulated sugar
- •2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- •3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- •2 tablespoons grated dark chocolate
Directions
- 1Combine cooled espresso and liqueur in a shallow bowl.
- 2Whisk mascarpone, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 3Quickly dip each ladyfinger into the coffee mixture for 1-2 seconds and arrange in a single layer in a 9x13 inch dish.
- 4Spread half the mascarpone cream over the ladyfinger layer.
- 5Repeat with another layer of dipped ladyfingers and remaining mascarpone cream.
- 6Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 7Dust generously with cocoa powder and grated chocolate before serving.
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