Ah, tiramisu.

There is just something about this classic Italian dessert that I cannot get enough of. Maybe it’s the espresso soaked lady fingers. Maybe it’s the sweet mascarpone cheese layers that create a soft and creamy texture.

Or maybe it’s just the cocoa powder that is sifted on top to finish off the dessert. Who knows… but everything about a tiramisu dessert is perfect.

What is Tiramisu Bread?

Tiramisu Bread is a creative take on the traditional tiramisu dessert. Instead of layers of coffee-soaked ladyfingers and mascarpone cheese, this recipe incorporates those same flavors into a moist, delicious loaf of bread. The result is a unique and flavorful treat that captures the essence of tiramisu in every bite.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

Unique Flavor: The combination of mascarpone cheese, espresso, and cocoa creates a rich and indulgent flavor that’s hard to resist.

Easy to Make: With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, this recipe is perfect for both novice and experienced bakers.

Versatile: Enjoy this bread for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. It’s also a great gift idea for friends and family who love tiramisu.

Ingredients

• Mascarpone Cheese: Adds a creamy texture and rich flavor, essential for replicating the classic tiramisu taste.
• Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the bread and helps achieve a tender crumb.
• Large Eggs: Provide structure and moisture, ensuring a soft and fluffy texture.
• Vanilla Extract: Enhances the overall flavor with a subtle, sweet aroma.
• Milk: Adds moisture and helps create a smooth batter.
• All-Purpose Flour: The base of the bread, providing structure and stability.
• Baking Powder: Helps the bread rise, making it light and airy.
• Baking Soda: Works with the baking powder to ensure the bread rises properly.
• Salt: Balances the sweetness and enhances the other flavors.
• Unsweetened Cocoa Powder: Adds a rich, chocolatey flavor that complements the espresso.
• Instant Espresso Powder: Infuses the bread with a deep coffee flavor, reminiscent of traditional tiramisu.
• Water: Used to dissolve the cocoa and espresso powders, ensuring even distribution throughout the batter.

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Substitutions & Additions

• Mascarpone Cheese: If you can’t find mascarpone, you can substitute it with cream cheese, though the flavor will be slightly different.
• Instant Espresso Powder: Regular instant coffee can be used in a pinch, but the espresso powder gives a more intense flavor.
• Milk: Any type of milk can be used, including almond or soy milk for a dairy-free option.

Equipment Needed for Tiramisu Bread

Stand Mixer

Mixing Bowl Set

Loaf Pan

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How to Make this Recipe

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F. Prepare a single loaf baking pan by spraying it with cooking spray. Set aside.

Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the mascarpone cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, vanilla, and milk, and mix until just combined.

Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not over mix.

Prepare Espresso Mixture: In another bowl, mix together the cocoa and espresso powder. Add the water and stir until the powders are dissolved. Add half of the white batter to the espresso mixture and mix until fully combined.

Layer the Batter: Spread half of the remaining white batter into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Spread half of the espresso batter on top of the white batter, being careful not to mix the two. Repeat with the remaining white and espresso batters.

Create Swirls: Drag a wooden spoon handle or skewer through the batter a couple of times to create a swirling effect.

Bake: Bake at 350° F for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool and Serve: Let the bread cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Cooking Tips & Tricks

Room Temperature Ingredients: Make sure all your ingredients are at room temperature before you start. This helps them combine more easily and evenly.

Don’t Over Mix: Over mixing the batter can result in a dense, tough bread. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.

Check for Doneness: Oven temperatures can vary, so start checking your bread at the 50-minute mark. If the toothpick comes out with wet batter, give it a few more minutes.

Serving Suggestions

With Coffee: Serve a slice of Tiramisu Bread with a cup of coffee for a delightful breakfast or afternoon treat.

As Dessert: Top with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.

Gift Idea: Wrap a loaf in parchment paper and tie with a ribbon for a thoughtful homemade gift.

Storage Suggestions

Room Temperature: Store the bread in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Refrigerator: For longer storage, keep the bread in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Freezer: Tiramisu Bread can be frozen for up to 3 months. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then in aluminum foil. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

Recipe FAQ

Can I use regular coffee instead of espresso powder? Yes, but the flavor will be less intense.

Can I make this bread dairy-free? Yes, substitute the mascarpone cheese with a dairy-free cream cheese and use almond or soy milk.

How do I know when the bread is done? Insert a toothpick into the center of the bread. If it comes out clean, the bread is done.

Can I add chocolate chips? Absolutely! Fold in a cup of chocolate chips to the batter for an extra chocolatey treat.

What if I don’t have a loaf pan? You can use a muffin tin to make individual tiramisu muffins. Adjust the baking time to 20-25 minutes.

The bread came out so light and fluffy and a bit dense for a bread, more like a banana bread density. The flavors of tiramisu meld together so beautifully in this bread that you hardly notice that you are not actually eating a tiramisu cake but a bread instead.

Tiramisu Bread

3.99 from 51 votes

Tiramisu Bread – A delightful fusion of creamy mascarpone, rich espresso, and cocoa in a moist, tender loaf. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

Yield 12 slices

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  

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• 8 oz mascarpone cheese
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup milk
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tsp instant espresso powder
• 1 Tbsp water

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Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350° F. Prepare single loaf baking pan by spraying with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Beat together mascarpone cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, vanilla, and milk and mix until just combined. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and continue to mix until combined. Do not over mix.
  8 oz mascarpone cheese, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/2 cup milk, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt
• In a separate bowl, mix together cocoa and espresso powder. Add water and stir until powders are dissolved. Add 1/2 of the white batter to the espresso mixture and mix until fully combined.
  1 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tsp instant espresso powder, 1 Tbsp water
• Spread 1/2 of remaining white batter into bottom of prepared loaf pan. Spread 1/2 of the espresso batter on top of the white batter, being careful not to mix the two. Continue with remaining 1/2 of white batter and then again with remaining 1/2 of espresso batter.
• Drag wooden spoon handle or skewer through batter a couple times to create the swirling effect.
• Bake at 350° F for 50-55 minutes or until toothpick in center comes out clean.
• Let bread cool for about 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Equipment

Stand Mixer

Mixing Bowl Set

Loaf Pan

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