Tiramisu mega CAKE with coffee buttercream! | How to Cake It With Yolanda Gamp

This week, I'm making a cake that was the #1 most requested cake last week, and also a cake I really wanted to have in my book Layer Up. I've been thinking about making this cake for a long time!
It's essentially a deconstruction of the popular dessert tiramisu, that's a delicious combination of mascarpone, lady fingers and cocoa powder. I'll also teach you how to make the tiramisu filling, which is the most popular use of mascarpone dessert.
I've tried a different techniques to decorate this cake including a simple way that you can decorate your cake if you are using multiple colors of buttercream, in this case my rich buttercream, chocolate buttercream and coffee buttercream. Enjoy, and don't forget to let me know what you think!
Welcome to How To Cake It with Yolanda Gampp. Yolanda is your expert guide to transforming everyday ingredients into incredible, novelty cakes like her famous Watermelon Cake. Each episode showcases the step-by-step process of creating unique and tasty treats, from layered buttercream cakes to amazing cake boards! Yolanda shares recipes, tips, and tricks on using Simple Syrup, carving, icing, applying and painting fondant, and elevating any cake's appearance. You'll also learn how to make the perfect chocolate cake, vanilla frosting and much more! Leave a comment with your cake idea and you may just see it on the channel! New videos every Tuesday at 11am EST.
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chapters:
00:00 intro
01:19 tiramisu filling
02:48 building the cake
05:50 terrazzo pattern
08:59 buttercream decoration

[@HowToCakeIt]

What is the next mega cake you want to see me make? Also will you try making this?

[@justinvanderlaan9647]

A special Red Velvet! 😊

[@District4Studios]

A Cannoli!

[@brianmeehan94]

Would love to see you re-cake one of your older cakes and see what you have learned and how you would do things differently...

[@alexiaivan7708]

You could also try making a cremsnit cake. It’s especially delicious if you make the vanilla pudding by boiling it, instead of using gelatin.

[@SilverSkyCloud]

the first one you did on the chanel maybe?

[@District4Studios]

This was such a good cake! I wanted to jump through the screen. We need more dessert mega cakes! There’s so many delicious desserts that need to be caked still!

[@HowToCakeIt]

You guys asked for this cake you got it!! So tell me what else you'd like to see

[@justinvanderlaan9647]

Maybe could you do a special Red Velvet? It’s one of my favorites!

[@riunikii]

Entremets, fruit tarts, paros brest

[@Rosiez_sweets]

Looks Delicious 😋

[@zeneeworld18]

Hi Yolanda I been watching your videos since I was a 9 I am now 17 I’m so glad to get enjoy this journey with you and your cakes I always loved the dedication you put in your cakes.

[@HowToCakeIt]

Wow!! You grew up with me! 🥰 I LOVE that!!

[@TURTLEGIRL3737]

@@HowToCakeItomg samee i started watching yolanda at like 9-10 and im about to turn 20 in a month! always loved her vids will forever love her vids

[@EatPineappeals]

i really like the stippled look when you first peeled the acetate. nice cake

[@HowToCakeIt]

Thank you!

[@BelindaNeal66]

I love it Yo, when you hit a problem you never ever give up!

[@HowToCakeIt]

Always gotta be ready to pivot! So much about cake decorating, baking or anything creative is to just keep trying and experimenting

[@MaxineShaw_84]

Your coffee-flavored cakes are my favorite!!! The Cake Au Lait from almost a decade ago is what made me subscribe. The buttercream always looks so dreamy, but extra concentrated this time?! 🤌🏿🍴

[@HowToCakeIt]

OMG! You are an OG!!! That cake was one of my first cakes

[@scottgrimmie5645]

​@@HowToCakeItOGS never stray far away. I've been here since the VIP emails!!

[@MaxineShaw_84]

@@HowToCakeIt Yes ma'am! We're here for the long haul. 💜

[@domy6827]

I thought it was such a cool textured look when you peeled off the acetate! Sometimes it's nice to let go of your expectations and appreciate the unexpected beauty of what you have created

[@jj35040]

I won't try to make it, but I'd LOVE to eat it! Gorgeous.

[@dreester]

That looks utterly divine!!!!!

[@HowToCakeIt]

It was!! Wish you could all taste it

[@rasheaksmith]

I Love the Banana Pudding Mega Cake and i love it and thank you

[@lunarr_exists3247]

Been almost 8 years since I last watched you, the nostalgia is real

[@Jys94]

I’m currently sick and I only trust you to hype me up again in a cozy way. Love you for years and years. Thank you for coming back

[@HowToCakeIt]

🤗 🤗 🤗 I've been back for soooo long, but the algo just doesn't suggest us anymore 😔 glad you found us again

[@qh9070]

Coffee simple syrup! I'm sure sir squeeze is really excited about this one !

[@HowToCakeIt]

He was thrilled!! 😂

[@qh9070]

@@HowToCakeIt 😄 🤣 😂

[@marinamedhat7487]

When iam watching you i know that i am not the only one crazy about cake and actually you inspire me to start making cake ❤❤❤❤

[@HowToCakeIt]

Goooood!! That's the whole point of all this. I really want everyone to feel inspired and try themselves!!

[@alpspopartworld3012]

I started watching you when I was at 9th grafe and now I am a full as doctor…. How time flies is amazing and the cake looks exceptional as always

[@HowToCakeIt]

Wow wow wow!!! Time really does fly! Thanks for sticking with us all these years

[@barbiebarrios4908]

I Love the Tiramisu Mega Cake and i love it and thank you, Yolanda 🎂💕

[@HowToCakeIt]

Will you make it??

[@barbiebarrios4908]

@@HowToCakeIt A Chocolate Cake 🎂

[@maliha379]

It looks delicious and I love watching your videos. Could you make an Inside Out 2-themed cake?

[@HowToCakeIt]

Thank you!! I'm actually making another cake for Disney this month - stay tuned 😉

[@barbaralorenamendozasegura6739]

That cake looks delicious!!!🤎🍫👌🏻

[@HowToCakeIt]

It was!!!

[@ebboy5]

That's a whole lotta cake! Thanks for posting your cake making adventure!

[@HowToCakeIt]

I'm so glad you've come along for my cake making adventures

[@kristinluna8803]

One of my favorite desserts!!! Looks much better in cake form!! 🤤 ❤ Looks so great!! Awesome job and patience on the levels I don't know if I could do it lol Looks so good! 😊

[@yaeligolan7494]

My husbands turning 30 this year and every year for his birthday I make him an actual Tiramisu, but I didn’t know how to make it extra special for this big birthday so this comes at the exact time!!!!!!! Thanks as always Yo, your simply amazing ❤❤❤

[@HowToCakeIt]

Yes please make this for him and tag me on the end result (and his reaction) on IG please!!!

[@taramyers7857]

😲😲😲😲 Precognition is real!!! Yolanda, I love to watch your magnificent vlogs on Sundays on my SmartTV, after watching you make a deconstructed Banana Pudding Cake, I suggested a deconstructed Tiramasu. Pretty sure other great minds suggested it. ❤❤❤ Just amazing to watch you work/create.🥰🥰

[@EdInABook]

I’ve been waiting for this cake since 2015 and it’s here!!!

[@HowToCakeIt]

😂😂😂😂 I hope it was worth the wait 🙏🏽

[@qtay5355]

That cake looks so beautiful and delicious!!! 🤤😋🎉

[@HowToCakeIt]

It's one of my most recent faves! I will make it again and again for sure

[@chrismiralles1054]

Interesting twist to the tiramisu cake that's something to wake you up in the afternoon. Nowadays there are different variations of tiramisu some with fruits like strawberry, mango, peaches and more while others with chocolate or jelly.

[@HowToCakeIt]

Yes there's all type of tiramisu mashups. I personally like the classic - or this cake mash up 😉

[@rwilli26rw]

Omg I would love this as a birthday cake

[@HowToCakeIt]

It's simple enough to make!

[@rwilli26rw]

@@HowToCakeIt 😁😉 of course you would say that Ms. Yolanda. You are EXCEPTIONAL at it.

[@anitamuhammad3968]

Ooh, yess! 😯😋❤☕️

[@joshcoats91]

This channel is my happy place. Thank you for being YOU!

[@HowToCakeIt]

Comments like these ❤❤❤❤❤

[@user-uh1uf2cd9v]

This has inspired me to finally do my version of tiramisu!!!! I am so excited for this video

[@HowToCakeIt]

Yay!! That's the goal of these videos. To inspire you to try them!

[@prasanthalokuvithana3525]

Another amazing creation!❤ I've been busy with studying for school exams this month and couldn't watch your videos like I do regularly 😢. But as soon as I saw the notification for this, I knew I had to make time to see this. I love this combination of flavors on the cake. It's so wonderful to see you make these cakes! It's like a therapy of it's own😊. I love love how you interact with everyone around you and include them in your videos every time❤ Have a great week Yolanda! Keep being the GOAT of cakes!❤

[@HowToCakeIt]

Thank you for this thoughtful comment. I really and truly appreciate when ppl take time to write out king and thoughtful comments here 🤗

[@karinaescamilla4543]

Omg!! Favorite dessert in cake!!❤

[@HowToCakeIt]

So so yummy!

[@craigk.235]

That cake is definitely amazing! The terrazzo pattern was interesting, it was cool to learn something new. There must be more things that you want to try.

[@HowToCakeIt]

Always new things I want to try. Will try terrazzo again

[@SpiritofCake]

This video is so wonderful

[@HowToCakeIt]

Glad you like it!

[@dawn3930]

That looks so good i’m jealous!!! Also Yolanda you look amazing you’re giving espresso 🫶🏻🫶🏻

[@HowToCakeIt]

That's that me espresso 😉

[@danal1804]

love your videos, i’ve been watching for years ❤

[@HowToCakeIt]

Thank you for sticking with me all these years!

[@tommybrown8845]

This looks absolutely incredible... If you do a "Layer Up vol 02." please include this recipe. Absolutely love the Layer Up book

[@HowToCakeIt]

It just missed the cut in the first book but maybe i should do an ebook or class?

[@gemgem2705]

Wow, my favourite dessert in a cake ❤

[@HowToCakeIt]

It's so delicious

[@marianajmj]

Looks delicious!

[@HowToCakeIt]

It really really is!!

[@kameiapoindexter1719]

Yaaay!!!❤

[@AxelDc99]

Love Tiramisu. Is just a tasty cake that people should give more love.

[@HowToCakeIt]

One of my most requested cakes!

[@Meme_0h3]

I've been waiting for this week's video 😊

[@HowToCakeIt]

Yay!! Hope it was worth the wait

[@domy6827]

these flavours are made for me

[@user-uh1uf2cd9v]

After finally watching this episode it was everything I expected to be. EXTRA in the best way possible 😂😂😂

[@HowToCakeIt]

So happy to hear that!!

[@cakehouse.]

Looks absolutely delicious 😋

[@HowToCakeIt]

It is!!!

[@nfcapps]

I laughed so much at how much you enjoyed the cake at the end. Be blessed.

[@HowToCakeIt]

I realllllllly did!!

[@louisalewis4631]

That Tiramisu cake looks absolutely delectable.😋🥰

[@HowToCakeIt]

It was!

[@ardette4937]

the sound of coffee alone is making my brain say its gonna be so tasty 😩 i want it 😭

[@HowToCakeIt]

It. Is. SO. Good! You must try it!

[@ardette4937]

@@HowToCakeIt I'd love to yo, I really do, but can't 😭

[@JE-see-Kuh]

You definitely should make a Banana chocolate hazelnut mega cake!!!!

[@HowToCakeIt]

You guys love anything banana 🍌

[@nfcapps]

When I was in Italy, tiramisu was always my favorite gelato. I love tiramisu.

[@HowToCakeIt]

It's sooo Yum!

[@kevinfalk8454]

The buttercream decoration part is why I had to take a break from making layer cakes. The stress and disappointment . Ch- It usually turn out well like yours did, but I am often reminded of the stress every time I make a layer cake. Lol.

[@HowToCakeIt]

It can definitely be stressful but we have to remember, what's the worst that can happen?

[@Bookwormscififan]

That cake looks delicious!! Mum and I would love to try it, but I’m intolerant and mum’s allergic to coffee so if we ate it we’d not have a good time 😅

[@HowToCakeIt]

😞😞😞 sorry to hear that! Maybe try the banana pudding cake from last week?

[@kellyw.1779]

Yummy!! 😋😁

[@felicitasdieterle4563]

Great Cake, Yoyo ! You look like Tiramisu yourself. Those coffee tones dress you xo awesome ! You should only wear fall tones like orange andd those coffee tones.

[@HowToCakeIt]

😂😂😂😂 I coordinate outfits with my cakes

[@princesseweka]

Wow 😄 👌

[@nataliewalker9682]

that looks so good

[@HowToCakeIt]

It was!!!

[@YuFenHazel]

would like to make it if i hv a kitchen. ❤

[@arfatahreem8932]

My favourite tiramisu ❤🎉love from India yo 🎉

[@HowToCakeIt]

Were you one of the ones asking for the tiramisu cake?!

[@AutumnK]

The chocolate buttercream and mini chocolate chips adds cannoli vibes to this cake, it's like a tiramusu/cannoli hybrid cake.

[@HowToCakeIt]

It sure does!!

[@futte2303]

❤❤❤

[@JE-see-Kuh]

@howtocakeit I want this for my BDay cake!!!

[@HowToCakeIt]

You should make it!!!

[@Gi-ks8bb]

Love love love this cake

[@HowToCakeIt]

Yay!! That makes me happy

[@fionaclaphamhoward5876]

I think the terrazo effect would have worked well using the "frosting facelift" technique from British Girl Bakes, given you didn't have the option of freezing the long acetate strip. You could have put the buttercream "tiles" straight onto the crumb coated cake, then chilled that thoroughly in the fridge. Then cover EVERYTHING - completely - with soft buttercream and chill again. THEN scrape off, using a heated metal scraper if necessary, until you get the terrazo effect you desire! Emily from BGB has created some really intriguing effects using this technique.

[@HowToCakeIt]

LOVE British girl bakes!! She's so awesome!

[@AmberJordan-gk1eb]

That looks cool

[@HowToCakeIt]

I tried the terrazzo effect and it didn't quite work how I wanted it too, but happy with this effect

[@irissaidsilvera3377]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@HowToCakeIt]

🤗

[@Anew1008]

This is prob ur best tasting cake! Decorations could have been better. Maybe u should do a canoli cake next!🎉❤

[@HowToCakeIt]

It was sooooo delicious!!! Lots of requests for cannoli cakes

[@nfcapps]

The terrazzo cream probably would have worked fine with a few changes. I have a terrazzo floor. You need to put WAAAAAYYYY more broken up pieces on the acetate sheet so they are much closer together. Then put the other frosting layer over them. Then, after you put it on the cake, you put the WHOLE cake back in the cooking cabinet before you take off the acetate sheet. Make it nice and cool, then the sheet will peel off nicely. If it's still not as smooth as you want, use specifically a Viva paper towel because it doesn't have any patterns embossed in it. These small changes would absolutely have accomplished your vision of the terrazzo effect on the cake. Have fun. We sure do when we watch the videos. 😉😉

[@HowToCakeIt]

Thanks for all this!! I'm saving this comment for the next time I try again

[@anaproduce8159]

OMG ALL THESE YEARS YOU'VE BEEN UPLOADING NEW VIDEOS!!! I THOUGHT YOU STOPPED😢 IM SO HAPPY NOWWW OMG OMG ❤❤❤❤

[@HowToCakeIt]

I have!! Only stopped for 1.5 years due to an injury and some personal stuff but have been consistently posting since 2022, but algo doesn't love us as much anymore. So many ppl don't know we've been back

[@anaproduce8159]

I'm so happy, you have no idea! I even made your lessons that you had back in the day of how to make some cakes❤ I'm sure people will keep coming back no worries 😊@@HowToCakeIt

[@sherilynmartin5165]

You should do a Chai latte cake too 😋

[@HowToCakeIt]

Ooooooooooh great idea!

[@shortey8422]

Looks so tasty. One of my favorite desserts, aside from ice cream that is. I'm making your banana cake recipe for my birthday on the 27th. Like you, I'll be making it for myself. I'll know it'll be delicious. 🤤🍌🎂

[@HowToCakeIt]

Oh amazing! The banana pudding cake from last weeks video?

[@shortey8422]

@@HowToCakeIt Yes. I know it'll be delicious

[@natemr4482]

Hello Yolanda ❤

[@HowToCakeIt]

Hi!! What's your name?

[@natemr4482]

@@HowToCakeIt My name is Nathan

[@TheaDizon-rd3hc]

week to of asking for a boba mega cake that is 100 percent vegan. love ur vids

[@qtay5355]

❤🎉🎉🎉

[@HowToCakeIt]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 🤗

[@itishapanwar1895]

The first technique which you used was good...I wanna see acetate sheet technique again in same manner but this time it should not fail

[@HowToCakeIt]

The terrazzo pattern? I def want to try it again. I just need a proper freezer

[@itishapanwar1895]

​@@HowToCakeItyou can try it on a smaller cake or on top tier of the layer cake

[@princessjanuarymarie3197]

cool

[@sophiagarcia2783]

I couldn't find a cream cheese frosting recipe. Do you have a recipe?

[@abbeyjackson665]

I saw on the website that you aren’t selling the shirts or baking supplies anymore 😢, are you selling them anywhere else?? I love your videos so much!! 🍰

[@HowToCakeIt]

We might start selling limited edition again but very limited quantities. If you're not on our email list sign up for updates on when we launch!

[@abbeyjackson665]

Will do! I am so excited that you are back making cakes again! I will try to spread the word! Thanks Yo!💕

[@nuclearbananas3]

i would pay so much money for this cake

[@HowToCakeIt]

😂😂😂😂

[@moniquebutler6389]

I would love ❤️ to see you make a mega cake for Despicable Me 4 😊

[@HowToCakeIt]

Have you seen my mega cake?

[@kates7277]

And Inside Out 2!

[@moniquebutler6389]

@@HowToCakeIt Yes I have and I've always wanted to try one of your cakes 🤤🎂

[@ritza_crackerzzz]

Silent follower but been watching since 2019 and got me thru my depression and into baking!!! So far bread but I'll get over the fears of cakes soon 😂 anyway I pray in jesus name that you continue to be blessed, protected, and provide for by God to continue on using your talents to shine and brighten up others day in jesus name amen 🙏 💕💚

[@HowToCakeIt]

🤗 🤗 🤗 that you for being silent no longer. This message is beautiful and I'm so happy baking helped you through some dark times. How to cake it was born because we want to shine light and joy in the world so I and the team appreciate this message so much!

[@melissaherrera940]

Have you ever done a pumpkin pie mega cake? Or Almond Joy (coconut, chocolate and almond)? Strawberry shortcake/strawberries and cream?

[@HowToCakeIt]

Yes to all

[@The281930]

I've loved watching your videos for years, since the watermelon cake. Curious though, why didn't you just ice the cake with brown sugar butter cream, then stick the terrazo pieces into it?

[@HowToCakeIt]

I wanted to try this acetate technique but clearly it didn't work so will have to give it another go

[@marissa0894]

👀 my friend’s birthday is this Friday… aaaaand we work together… so imma make this and we can both be spoiled lmfao

[@HowToCakeIt]

Yes!!!!! Please tag me on IG with photos of the cake

[@greentangerine080]

I know you from sugar star , i loved it .

[@HowToCakeIt]

Wayyyyyyyy back!! You are an original!!! 🤗

[@louisalewis4631]

That tiramisu

[@thandokuhlenomcebopelako2693]

I miss the crumb coat and chill megaphone 📢

[@rubyadil6228]

Yolandaaa you lost sooo much weight tell me how?????please make moving cake like carousel cake and show us how you make it move🥰🥰🥰love you so much❤❤❤❤

[@HowToCakeIt]

I haven't ever done a moving cake. Might have to team up with another artist for that

[@nicolebaker3738]

Yo, how do you decide between flavoring the buttercream or flavoring the simply syrup or both? Is there a method or do you just pick whichever you’re feeling at the time 🤔

[@HowToCakeIt]

It really depends on the flavors and how much I'm flavoring both. It's about balancing the flavors which mostly comes from trial, error, practice and instinct!

[@medihakaya4593]

Superb! I will try eating it, not making it 😂😂😂😂

[@HowToCakeIt]

Do both!!!

[@medihakaya4593]

@@HowToCakeIt I have designed a very special profiterol cake for my son’s 21st. It will take me a few days in my small kitchen. 😂😂😂

[@dominique9934]

Have you ever made a burrito cake or eggroll cake?

[@HowToCakeIt]

A taco but not a burrito!! I should though

[@brianmeehan94]

Where did you get the thing you use to hold youe bowls in place??

[@HowToCakeIt]

The Staybowlizer? We used to sell it. But they are out of stock 😞

[@brianmeehan94]

@@HowToCakeIt I have been looking for something like that...

[@brandinstephens9933]

Chocolate chip cookie dough, cake

[@HowToCakeIt]

Yessss

[@Bluestarrydreams]

Couldn't you have done the outer layer with just a layer of buttercream then stuck the little tri-color bits to it instead of using the acetate?? I'm thinking that would have achieved the original look you were going for.. no? 🤔 Turned out lovely as always... although coffee isn't a top flavor profile I'd ever choose!! 🤷🏻‍♀️😃🎂

[@HowToCakeIt]

Yep! That's what I should've done, will try again!

[@AmiaAguilar]

Who’s been watching since the minion cake😋

[@HowToCakeIt]

You've been here all these years 🤗 I appreciate you!!

[@dear_rinnn]

Tiramisu cake kpop song been going viral these days... N here we have the cake😅

[@HowToCakeIt]

I'm going to have to look that up!

[@NH-fz8gk]

The recipe please

[@Clarissa.A.Kline23]

Looking at your recipes, you look like a delicious chef. Upload to khal,please! =======================

[@Usagichanda]

I'm sure it tastes amazing, but what this cake is missing to be really and completely tiramisu' flavour is eggs in the mascarpone. Original real tiramisu' is made of mascarpone AND eggs cream. You separate yolks from whites. You whisk the yolks with the sugar, you add the mascarpone cheese, you whisk the whites to stiff peaks and add them.

[@HowToCakeIt]

You are exactly right for a traditional tiramisu. But this recipe isn't a traditional tiramisu its a mash up/ mega cake. Also the eggs get the spotlight in the rich buttercream for this cake.

[@Usagichanda]

@@HowToCakeIt I know this is a cake and not a tiramisu', and as a cake looks fantastic. However, you could have still put the eggs in the mascarpone cream. It would give a closer flavour to the original dessert and still work for the cake. Mine is just a suggestion cause i grow up in Italy with authentic home-made tiramisu' and I can still make it these days. I do love your cakes and your channel! ;)

[@MyBloodyPony]

Where's the rum? :P

[@HowToCakeIt]

No rum 😊

[@SilverSkyCloud]

anyone else thought it was pronounced mascaponay?

[@MyBloodyPony]

Think it depends where you're from. In England, we say "Marscapony"

[@renatajoseph6399]

It didnt need all those layers and steps

[@HowToCakeIt]

Oh but it made it sooooo much more delicious! You gotta try it