INGREDIENTS
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Sponge Cake
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Sift together and set aside:
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1 cup flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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For the meringue base of the batter you will need:
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6 eggs separated, room temperature
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1/4 tsp cream of tarter
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1 cup sugar, separated in 2 half cups
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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Tiramisu Cream Frosting
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3 cups whipping cream
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1/3 cup icing sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 1/2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
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Whip together until stiff peaks form. Remove about 2/3 of the whipped cream to a large bowl. Into the remaining whipped cream, beat in until smooth
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1/2 cup mascarpone cheese
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Whipped Chocolate Espresso Mascarpone Filling
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In a double boiler melt together:
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1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips ( I use 50% cocoa chips)
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1/3 cup whipping cream