Strawberry Tiramisu Cake
Italy
Known as an Italian recipe, with similar versions prepared across other nations.
Ingredients 11 ingredients
- Double Strawberry Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons Grand Marnier -- or orange juice
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- Liqueur
- 8 ounces cream cheese or mascarpone -- softened
- 24 ounces ripe strawberries (2 pints) -- hulled & sliced (reserve 6 or so whole berries -- for garnish)
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
- 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar
- 1 angel food cake (6″ to 8″ round)
- 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar -- plus
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Strawberry
High in vitamin C · 59 mg per 100 g, 74% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
11 more authorised claims
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
Source of manganese · 0.4 mg per 100 g, 19% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Manganese contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
- Manganese contributes to the normal formation of connective tissue.
1 more authorised claims
- Manganese contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
Manganese is a mineral that your body needs to stay healthy. Your body uses manganese to make energy and protect your cells from damage. NIH fact sheet
Nutrients per 100 g of “Strawberries, raw”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
- Sharp knives. Cut on a board that doesn't slip (a damp cloth under it helps), and curl the fingers of the hand that holds the food.
Method
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- 1. For Double Strawberry Sauce: Puree 1 1/4 cups of the sliced strawberries with the strawberry jam. Refrigera te till serving time.
- 2. Beat together the cheese, 1/3 cup confectioner's sugar, 1 tbsp. liqueur unt il well blended and smooth.
- 3. In a separate bowl, beat cream, remaining 2 tbsp sugar and 2 tbsp liqueur u ntil soft peaks form. Fold 1/2 cup of this into the cheese mixture.
- 4. With a serrated knife, cut cake in thirds horizontally. Drizzle each layer with 1 tbsp of the remaining liqueur.
- 5. Spread bottom layer with one third of the cheese filling; cover with one th ird of the sliced strawberries. Top with middle cake layer. Spread with half of the remaining filling and sliced strawberries. Add remaining cake layer; to p with remaining filling and sliced berries.
- 6. Frost cake with remaining whipped cream. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or u p to 24 hours before serving.
- 7. Cut cake with a serrated knife. Serve each slice with sauce.
Plating
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