tiramisu: the cake version

this is the yummy tiramisu cheesecake from Alexis~

its does look and taste like the one in the shop, even if i say so myself! hehe

its abit tedious, but so worth it :)

caramelized almond
200g sugar

140g whole roasted almonds

melt the sugar over low heat in a saucepan, stirring occasionally till it turns golden brown.

add almonds and stir to coat evenly. remove from heat and tip onto a metal plate

*tip: to wash the pot and plate, just use hot water!*

sponge cake

6 eggs, separated

120g caster sugar

110g plain flour (sifted)

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

preheat oven at 150 Celsius

line a 9' pan and grease well (or use a spring foam pan!~)

whisk egg white and sugar with electric mixer till stiff peaks form

reduce speed and add egg yolks, one at a time until well combined

fold in the flour, pour batter into tin and bake for 35-45 minutes

cream cheese filling

300g cream cheese

100g caster sugar

3 egg yolk

1 tablespoon sherry

250ml whipping cream, whipped

beat cream cheese and sugar till light and fluffy

add egg yolks one by one

add sherry

fold in whipped cream

* i made some changes, i only used 250g cream cheese cos it comes in 250g a packet. and i used 2 egg yolks and 150ml cream. the egg whites that are not needed here can be used in the sponge cake. and i used baileys instead of sherry*

coffee syrup

1 1/2 tablespoon coffee powder

1 tbsp caster sugar

300ml hot water

1 tbsp sherry

mix all

100g dark/cooking chocolate, thinly shaved

300ml whipping cream, whipped

to assemble:

1. slice the sponge cake to two

2. place one into the cake tin, drizzle half the coffee syrup.

3. top with half the cream cheese filling
4. sprinkle the chocolate shaving and top with the rest of the cream cheese filling
5. place the other slice of cake on top and drizzle the rest of the coffee syrup.

6. cover with cling wrap and chill overnight

7. cover the cake with whipped cream and coat with caramelized almonds!

* mine was half complete as i did not have enough cream. i just topped the cake with some cream and sprinkeled it with the almonds. the next cake will be a full one :)

enjoy~~