BERRY TIRAMISU CAKE

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"I love traditional tiramisu," notes Diane Way of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, "but my husband was never crazy about the coffee flavor. So I got a little creative, leaving out the mocha and adding fresh berries. The result was luscious!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups assorted fresh berries
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons cornstarch
CAKE:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs, separated
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup canola oil
CREAM FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the berries, sugar and lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. Gently press berries; drain, reserving juice. Set berries aside. , In a large saucepan, combine cornstarch and reserved juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Cool completely., In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1 cup sugar, baking powder and salt. Whisk egg yolks, water and oil; add to dry ingredients, beating until smooth. , In another bowl, beat egg whites on medium speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add remaining sugar, beating on high until stiff peaks form; fold into batter. Spread into an ungreased 9-in. springform pan. , Bake at 325° for 30-38 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan and cool on a wire rack. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped cream; set aside. , Cut cake horizontally into three layers. Place bottom layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the filling. Top with a third of the berries; drizzle with 1/4 cup berry syrup. Repeat layers twice, drizzling with remaining syrup. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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Abbad Sheikh
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I can't wait to make this cake again. It's so delicious and easy to make.


Glenn Otieno
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This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and the berries add a pop of color.


Sr Sumon Sikder
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I'm going to try making this cake with different types of berries next time. I think it would be really good with raspberries or blackberries.


Patty Medina
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This cake is very rich, so a little goes a long way. I would recommend serving it in small slices.


Rotena Rane
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I'm not a big fan of berries, but I still enjoyed this cake. The mascarpone and ladyfingers were delicious.


Muneeb Knan
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I had some trouble finding ladyfingers, but I was able to use graham crackers instead. They worked just fine.


Aziz Awan
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This cake is a little too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Esther Matseba
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I've never made tiramisu before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm so glad I tried it because it's now one of my favorite desserts.


Groot Nedo
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This cake is so beautiful and elegant. It's perfect for a special occasion. I'm definitely going to make it again.


Bella Mielke
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best tiramisu he's ever had.


Yoto back
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This cake is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The end result is a beautiful and delicious cake that's perfect for any occasion.


TRB Gaming
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I love that this recipe uses fresh berries. It makes the cake so much more flavorful. I also like that you can use any kind of berries you want. I've made it with strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and even blackberries.


Barbara Granberry
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a special treat for my family. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Kamran Legend
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I'm not usually a fan of tiramisu, but this berry version is amazing! The berries add a refreshing sweetness that balances out the richness of the mascarpone. I also love the texture of the ladyfingers, which are soft and chewy.


Shane Mohamed
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This berry tiramisu cake was an absolute delight! The combination of sweet berries, creamy mascarpone, and fluffy ladyfingers was simply irresistible. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party and everyon