Eggless Matcha Tiramisu Cake
A creamy eggless matcha tiramisu cake with layers of ladyfingers soaked in matcha syrup, rich mascarpone cream, and a dusting of matcha for a refreshing twist on the Italian classic.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 8–10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 package ladyfingers (24 ladyfingers)
2 tbsp granulated sugar
2 tbsp matcha powder
1 cup (240 ml) hot water
2–4 tbsp dark rum
8 oz (225 g) mascarpone cheese
1 1/2 cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
1/3 cup (50 g) confectioners’ sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Whipped cream (for topping)
Matcha powder, for dusting
Instructions
- Whisk sugar and matcha powder into hot water until dissolved. Stir in dark rum and let cool slightly.
- Dip ladyfingers quickly into the syrup, avoiding oversoaking.
- Arrange a layer of dipped ladyfingers in the bottom of a serving dish.
- Whip heavy cream with confectioners’ sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Fold mascarpone into whipped cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Spread half of mascarpone cream over the ladyfingers.
- Repeat with another layer of soaked ladyfingers and remaining cream.
- Smooth the top and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and dust generously with matcha powder.
Notes
Replace rum with vanilla or almond extract for a non-alcoholic version.
Add a layer of white chocolate shavings between layers for extra flavor.
Use an extra teaspoon of matcha in the syrup for stronger flavor.
Prepare a day ahead for best texture and flavor.
Do not freeze; mascarpone cream may separate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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