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Light coffee sponge rolled with mascarpone cream and cocoa, a tiramisu-style dessert that slices cleanly, travels well, and feels elegant without a long chill.
This tiramisu roll cake combines a light coffee sponge with a mascarpone cream filling and a cocoa finish. It delivers the classic tiramisu flavor in a sliceable roll that is quicker to assemble and easier to serve.
Whipping the eggs to full volume gives the sponge its structure without baking powder, while a gentle coffee soak keeps the cake moist without sogginess. Cold cream and mascarpone create a stable filling that stays smooth when sliced.
Instant coffee adds depth to both the sponge and the soak. Mascarpone and heavy cream provide the signature tiramisu richness, and a final cocoa dusting brings bittersweet balance.
Bake the thin sponge until just set, then flip it out while warm so it stays flexible. Brush with the cooled coffee soak, spread the mascarpone cream evenly, and roll from the long edge for tight spirals. A short chill firms the filling for neat slices.
Chill the roll for up to 24 hours, then dust with cocoa just before serving. For a stronger coffee note, increase the coffee soak slightly without oversaturating the cake. Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Light coffee sponge rolled with mascarpone cream and cocoa, a tiramisu-style dessert that slices cleanly, travels well, and feels elegant without a long chill.

Keep the mascarpone cold so the cream stays stable.
Roll the cake while warm to prevent cracking.
Chill 30 minutes before slicing for clean spirals.
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Heat oven to 180C. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
Stir instant coffee into the milk and let it cool to room temperature.
Beat eggs, salt, and sugar on high until pale, thick, and tripled in volume.
Whisk a spoonful of the egg mixture into the coffee milk, then fold it back in.
Sift in flour and fold gently just until no dry streaks remain.
Spread batter evenly and bake until springy and a tester comes out clean, 8 to 10 minutes.
Turn the warm cake onto clean parchment, peel off the baking paper, and cool 15 minutes.
Dissolve instant coffee in hot water and let it cool.
Whip cream with icing sugar to stiff peaks.
Beat in mascarpone and vanilla until smooth and spreadable.
Brush the cooled cake with the coffee soak.
Spread mascarpone cream evenly, leaving a 2 cm border on one long edge.
Roll the cake tightly from the opposite long edge, seam side down.
Chill 30 minutes, then dust with cocoa powder and slice.
12/27/2025
I used decaf and it still tasted rich.
12/27/2025
Cream stayed light and stable after chilling. Great make-ahead dessert.
12/27/2025
Rolled easily and the coffee flavor came through without being bitter.
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Serving Size: 1 slice
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Catherine Zhang adapted by JojoM