{"id":8395,"date":"2026-08-05T01:32:56","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T01:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/?p=8395"},"modified":"2026-08-05T03:02:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T03:02:41","slug":"making-tiramisu-layer-cake-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/2026\/08\/05\/making-tiramisu-layer-cake-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Tiramisu Layer Cake &#8212; Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since I don&#8217;t care much for coffee, I have perhaps tried <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/food\/donaldstiramisulayercake.pdf\">tiramisu<\/a> once or twice in my life, although I am struggling to recall said occasion(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That being said, I was very interested in a &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/gustotv.com\/dessert\/quick-tiramisu\/\">quick tiramisu<\/a>&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/tiramisu\/gustotiramisu.pdf\">here&#8217;s my archive<\/a>) I saw being made on a &#8220;30-minute meal&#8221; TV show. The &#8220;easy shortcut&#8221; of using a store-bought loaf cake as well as the recipe in general completely captivated me, and I decided that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/food\/donaldstiramisulayercake.pdf\">I must make it<\/a>. Of course, I sidestepped the defining shortcut of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/food\/donaldstiramisulayercake.pdf\">the recipe<\/a> by realizing that &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/2021\/02\/21\/making-plain-cake-with-lemon-sauce-photos\/\">I know how to make a loaf cake!<\/a>&#8221; (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/food\/donaldsplaincake.pdf\">loaf cake recipe here<\/a>).  As such, I make my own loaf cake &#8220;in-house&#8221; for this recipe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This last part being said, in this post I won&#8217;t show the making and baking of the loaf cake for two reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/food\/donaldstiramisulayercake.pdf\">recipe<\/a> and this post are <strong><em>still<\/em><\/strong> predicated on the shortcut of using a loaf cake commonly available in many (although presumably hardly all) grocery stores&#8217; baked goods department(s); and,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/2021\/02\/21\/making-plain-cake-with-lemon-sauce-photos\/\">The making and baking of my plain cake in loaf form has already been highlighted elsewhere on this site<\/a>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Incidentally, I therefore recommend, such as in the case that you have your own favourite &#8220;plain&#8221; or &#8220;vanilla&#8221; loaf cake recipe or other favourite loaf cake, that you use the loaf cake that you like.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>For the record:<\/strong> Yes, I indeed licked the utensils and the bowls used for the coffee cream and whipped cream.<\/em> \ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83c\udf73<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Making the tiramisu cake:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, I baked a plain vanilla loaf cake earlier in the day, and I let it cool:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/010loafcakepreviouslybakedcropped-resized-1024x471.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/010loafcakepreviouslybakedcropped-resized-1024x471.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/010loafcakepreviouslybakedcropped-resized-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/010loafcakepreviouslybakedcropped-resized-768x353.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/010loafcakepreviouslybakedcropped-resized-1536x707.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/010loafcakepreviouslybakedcropped-resized-2048x943.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Plain loaf cake baked earlier in the day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also, cream cheese was taken out soon after baking the cake so that the cream cheese could warm up to room temperature or thereabouts:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"569\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/020creamcheesetakenouttowarmuptoroomtemperaturecropped-resized-1024x569.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/020creamcheesetakenouttowarmuptoroomtemperaturecropped-resized-1024x569.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/020creamcheesetakenouttowarmuptoroomtemperaturecropped-resized-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/020creamcheesetakenouttowarmuptoroomtemperaturecropped-resized-768x427.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/020creamcheesetakenouttowarmuptoroomtemperaturecropped-resized-1536x853.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/020creamcheesetakenouttowarmuptoroomtemperaturecropped-resized.jpg 1656w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cream cheese taken out to warm up<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later, when I was beginning to make the tiramisu layer cake, all the ingredients &#8212; loaf cake, cream cheese, milk, instant coffee crystals, icing sugar, whipping cream, and cocoa powder &#8212; were taken out:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"545\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/030ingredientstakenoutcropped-resized-1024x545.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/030ingredientstakenoutcropped-resized-1024x545.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/030ingredientstakenoutcropped-resized-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/030ingredientstakenoutcropped-resized-768x409.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/030ingredientstakenoutcropped-resized-1536x818.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/030ingredientstakenoutcropped-resized-2048x1090.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ingredients taken out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Water was quickly drawn into a kettle to boil to make the strong coffee:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/040waterdrawnintokettlecropped-resized-1024x935.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/040waterdrawnintokettlecropped-resized-1024x935.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/040waterdrawnintokettlecropped-resized-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/040waterdrawnintokettlecropped-resized-768x701.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/040waterdrawnintokettlecropped-resized-1536x1403.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/040waterdrawnintokettlecropped-resized.jpg 1959w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Water drawn to make coffee<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The kettle was plugged in and turned on, so as to boil the water:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/050kettlepluggedinandturnedoncropped-resized-667x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/050kettlepluggedinandturnedoncropped-resized-667x1024.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/050kettlepluggedinandturnedoncropped-resized-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/050kettlepluggedinandturnedoncropped-resized-768x1180.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/050kettlepluggedinandturnedoncropped-resized-1000x1536.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/050kettlepluggedinandturnedoncropped-resized-1333x2048.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/050kettlepluggedinandturnedoncropped-resized-scaled.jpg 1667w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Kettle plugged in and turned on<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the water was boiling, instant coffee crystals and a measuring spoon were taken out:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"793\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/060instantcoffeeandmeasuringspoontakenoutcropped-resized-1024x793.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/060instantcoffeeandmeasuringspoontakenoutcropped-resized-1024x793.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/060instantcoffeeandmeasuringspoontakenoutcropped-resized-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/060instantcoffeeandmeasuringspoontakenoutcropped-resized-768x595.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/060instantcoffeeandmeasuringspoontakenoutcropped-resized-1536x1189.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/060instantcoffeeandmeasuringspoontakenoutcropped-resized.jpg 1691w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Instant coffee crystals taken out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two teaspoons of instant coffee crystals were measured out:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/070instantcoffeemeasuredoutcropped-resized-1024x816.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/070instantcoffeemeasuredoutcropped-resized-1024x816.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/070instantcoffeemeasuredoutcropped-resized-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/070instantcoffeemeasuredoutcropped-resized-768x612.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/070instantcoffeemeasuredoutcropped-resized-1536x1225.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/070instantcoffeemeasuredoutcropped-resized.jpg 1721w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Instant coffee crystals measured out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The instant coffee crystals were transferred to a heat-proof measuring cup:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/080instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/080instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/080instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/080instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/080instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-1536x1010.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/080instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-2048x1347.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coffee crystals transferred to measuring cup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/090instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-1024x771.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/090instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-1024x771.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/090instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-300x226.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/090instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-768x578.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/090instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-1536x1157.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/090instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized.jpg 1988w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coffee crystals transferred to measuring cup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"714\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/100instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-1024x714.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/100instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-1024x714.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/100instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/100instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-768x535.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/100instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized-1536x1071.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/100instantcoffeetransferredtomeasuringcupcropped-resized.jpg 2027w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coffee crystals transferred to measuring cup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point, the kettle of boiling water was brought to the measuring cup, and water was transferred to the measuring cup:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"660\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/110boilingwateraddedtoinstantcoffeecropped-resized-1024x660.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/110boilingwateraddedtoinstantcoffeecropped-resized-1024x660.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/110boilingwateraddedtoinstantcoffeecropped-resized-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/110boilingwateraddedtoinstantcoffeecropped-resized-768x495.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/110boilingwateraddedtoinstantcoffeecropped-resized-1536x991.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/110boilingwateraddedtoinstantcoffeecropped-resized-2048x1321.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boiling water added to measuring cup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"654\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/130coffeemixedcropped-resized-1024x654.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/130coffeemixedcropped-resized-1024x654.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/130coffeemixedcropped-resized-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/130coffeemixedcropped-resized-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/130coffeemixedcropped-resized-1536x981.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/130coffeemixedcropped-resized-2048x1309.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Boiled water added to measuring cup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I noticed that I poured out three ounces of boiling water instead of two ounces of water:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/120oopstoomuchwatercropped-resized-1024x514.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/120oopstoomuchwatercropped-resized-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/120oopstoomuchwatercropped-resized-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/120oopstoomuchwatercropped-resized-768x385.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/120oopstoomuchwatercropped-resized-1536x771.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/120oopstoomuchwatercropped-resized-2048x1028.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ooops!  A bit too much water was added &#8230; but don&#8217;t worry, it&#8217;s not a disaster<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A bit of commentary:<\/strong> The thing to remember here is that in this case, a fixed amount of instant coffee was used instead of fresh espresso, so the water is doing two things:  While the water is dissolving the instant coffee so that it distributes more evenly than the dry powder alone would, the coffee taste and intensity in the final product come from the fixed amount of two teaspoons of instant coffee in the recipe, and obviously not that the crystals were dissolved in three ounces of water instead of two).  And, secondly, the water is also affecting the liquid balance in the recipe to smooth out the cream cheese in the mix; since a bit too much water was added to dissolve the otherwise fixed amount of instant coffee, <em><strong>the amount of milk added in the upcoming step was reduced<\/strong><\/em>. (Were fresh espresso be used instead, the liquid balance issue would remain; however, an even stronger coffee flavour would be brought to the dessert, which may be either a good or not so good thing, depending on your perspective and preference &#8212; or what you might want to do with the extra ounce, like top up your own cup of espresso! \ud83d\ude42 )<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hot strong coffee was placed in the freezer to cool it down quickly:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/140hotcoffeeplacedinfreezertocooldownquicklycropped-resized-1024x708.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/140hotcoffeeplacedinfreezertocooldownquicklycropped-resized-1024x708.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/140hotcoffeeplacedinfreezertocooldownquicklycropped-resized-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/140hotcoffeeplacedinfreezertocooldownquicklycropped-resized-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/140hotcoffeeplacedinfreezertocooldownquicklycropped-resized-1536x1062.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/140hotcoffeeplacedinfreezertocooldownquicklycropped-resized.jpg 1935w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hot coffee placed in freezer to cool down<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The package of cream cheese was opened with a pair of scissors:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/150packofcreamcheeseopenedupcropped-resized-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/150packofcreamcheeseopenedupcropped-resized-1024x657.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/150packofcreamcheeseopenedupcropped-resized-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/150packofcreamcheeseopenedupcropped-resized-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/150packofcreamcheeseopenedupcropped-resized-1536x986.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/150packofcreamcheeseopenedupcropped-resized-2048x1314.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Package of cream cheese opened<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cream cheese was transferred to a mixing bowl:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/160creamcheesetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1024x1000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/160creamcheesetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1024x1000.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/160creamcheesetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/160creamcheesetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-768x750.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/160creamcheesetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1536x1500.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/160creamcheesetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized.jpg 1682w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cream cheese transferred to mixing bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An electric beater was brought over in order to cream the cream cheese:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/170electricbeaterbroughttomixingbowlcropped-resized-1024x726.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/170electricbeaterbroughttomixingbowlcropped-resized-1024x726.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/170electricbeaterbroughttomixingbowlcropped-resized-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/170electricbeaterbroughttomixingbowlcropped-resized-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/170electricbeaterbroughttomixingbowlcropped-resized-1536x1089.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/170electricbeaterbroughttomixingbowlcropped-resized-2048x1452.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electric beater brought to mixing bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cream cheese was creamed with the electric beater:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180creamingcreamcheesecropped-resized-1024x866.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180creamingcreamcheesecropped-resized-1024x866.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180creamingcreamcheesecropped-resized-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180creamingcreamcheesecropped-resized-768x650.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180creamingcreamcheesecropped-resized-1536x1300.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/180creamingcreamcheesecropped-resized-2048x1733.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creaming the cream cheese<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"753\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190creamedcreamcheesecropped-resized-1024x753.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190creamedcreamcheesecropped-resized-1024x753.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190creamedcreamcheesecropped-resized-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190creamedcreamcheesecropped-resized-768x565.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190creamedcreamcheesecropped-resized-1536x1130.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/190creamedcreamcheesecropped-resized-2048x1507.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Creamed cream cheese<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Milk and a measuring spoon were taken out:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1005\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200milkandmeasuringspoontakenoutcropped-resized-1005x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200milkandmeasuringspoontakenoutcropped-resized-1005x1024.jpg 1005w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200milkandmeasuringspoontakenoutcropped-resized-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200milkandmeasuringspoontakenoutcropped-resized-768x783.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200milkandmeasuringspoontakenoutcropped-resized-1507x1536.jpg 1507w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/200milkandmeasuringspoontakenoutcropped-resized.jpg 1730w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Milk and measuring spoon taken out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As mentioned earlier, one less tablespoon than specified in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/food\/donaldstiramisulayercake.pdf\">the recipe<\/a> (to compensate for the extra water added to the instant coffee crystals) was measured out:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210milkmeasuredoutandtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210milkmeasuredoutandtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210milkmeasuredoutandtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210milkmeasuredoutandtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210milkmeasuredoutandtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1536x691.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/210milkmeasuredoutandtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-2048x922.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Milk measured out and added to mixing bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230; and the milk was transferred to the bowl with the creamed cream cheese:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"461\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/220milktransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1024x461.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/220milktransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1024x461.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/220milktransferredtobowlcropped-resized-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/220milktransferredtobowlcropped-resized-768x346.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/220milktransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1536x691.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/220milktransferredtobowlcropped-resized-2048x922.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Milk transferred to mixing bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The milk and cream cheese were briefly mixed with the electric beater:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"692\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/230milkandcreamcheesemixedcropped-resized-1024x692.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/230milkandcreamcheesemixedcropped-resized-1024x692.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/230milkandcreamcheesemixedcropped-resized-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/230milkandcreamcheesemixedcropped-resized-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/230milkandcreamcheesemixedcropped-resized-1536x1039.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/230milkandcreamcheesemixedcropped-resized-2048x1385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cream cheese and milk mixed together<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Icing sugar and a measuring cup were taken out:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"849\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/240icingsugarandmeasuringcuptakenoutcropped-resized-1024x849.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/240icingsugarandmeasuringcuptakenoutcropped-resized-1024x849.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/240icingsugarandmeasuringcuptakenoutcropped-resized-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/240icingsugarandmeasuringcuptakenoutcropped-resized-768x636.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/240icingsugarandmeasuringcuptakenoutcropped-resized-1536x1273.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/240icingsugarandmeasuringcuptakenoutcropped-resized-2048x1697.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Icing sugar and measuring cup taken out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Icing sugar was measured out:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/250icingsugarmeasuredoutcropped-resized-1024x583.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/250icingsugarmeasuredoutcropped-resized-1024x583.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/250icingsugarmeasuredoutcropped-resized-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/250icingsugarmeasuredoutcropped-resized-768x437.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/250icingsugarmeasuredoutcropped-resized-1536x874.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/250icingsugarmeasuredoutcropped-resized-2048x1166.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Icing sugar measured out:<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The icing sugar was transferred to the bowl with the cream cheese mixture:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/260icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/260icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/260icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/260icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/260icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-1536x996.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/260icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-2048x1328.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Icing sugar transferred to bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/270icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-1024x855.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/270icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-1024x855.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/270icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/270icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-768x641.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/270icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-1536x1283.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/270icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-2048x1710.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Icing sugar transferred to bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"664\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/280icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-1024x664.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/280icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-1024x664.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/280icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/280icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-768x498.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/280icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-1536x996.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/280icingsugartransferredintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-2048x1328.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Icing sugar transferred to bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cream cheese mixture and the icing sugar were blended together with the electric beater:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/290icingsugarmixedintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-1024x747.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/290icingsugarmixedintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-1024x747.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/290icingsugarmixedintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/290icingsugarmixedintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-768x560.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/290icingsugarmixedintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-1536x1121.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/290icingsugarmixedintocreamcheeseandmilkcropped-resized-2048x1495.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Icing sugar blended into cream cheese mixture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cooled coffee was taken out of the freezer:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/300coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1024x608.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/300coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1024x608.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/300coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-300x178.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/300coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-768x456.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/300coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1536x912.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/300coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-2048x1216.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cooled coffee taken out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cooled coffee was transferred to the cream cheese mixture:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/310coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1024x604.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/310coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1024x604.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/310coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-300x177.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/310coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-768x453.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/310coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1536x906.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/310coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-2048x1208.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cooled coffee transferred to cream cheese mixture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/320coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1024x799.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/320coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1024x799.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/320coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-300x234.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/320coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-768x599.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/320coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1536x1199.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/320coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-2048x1598.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cooled coffee transferred to cream cheese mixture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/330coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1024x779.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8439\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/330coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1024x779.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/330coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-300x228.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/330coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-768x584.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/330coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-1536x1168.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/330coffeetransferredtomixingbowlcropped-resized-2048x1558.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cooled coffee transferred to cream cheese mixture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All the ingredients were mixed again with the electric beater, and a couple of spoons were used to scrape the edges of the bowl:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"748\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/340ingredientsmixedincludingusingspoonstocleanedgescropped-resized-1024x748.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/340ingredientsmixedincludingusingspoonstocleanedgescropped-resized-1024x748.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/340ingredientsmixedincludingusingspoonstocleanedgescropped-resized-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/340ingredientsmixedincludingusingspoonstocleanedgescropped-resized-768x561.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/340ingredientsmixedincludingusingspoonstocleanedgescropped-resized-1536x1122.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/340ingredientsmixedincludingusingspoonstocleanedgescropped-resized-2048x1496.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ingredients mixed, using spoons to scrape edges of the bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"736\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/350ingredientsmixedcropped-resized-1024x736.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/350ingredientsmixedcropped-resized-1024x736.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/350ingredientsmixedcropped-resized-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/350ingredientsmixedcropped-resized-768x552.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/350ingredientsmixedcropped-resized-1536x1105.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/350ingredientsmixedcropped-resized-2048x1473.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ingredients mixed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cream cheese, milk, icing sugar, and coffee mixture was put aside for a few moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another bowl and some whipping cream (237mL, about a cup) were taken out:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/360bowlandwhippingcreamtakenoutcropped-resized-1024x630.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8443\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/360bowlandwhippingcreamtakenoutcropped-resized-1024x630.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/360bowlandwhippingcreamtakenoutcropped-resized-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/360bowlandwhippingcreamtakenoutcropped-resized-768x473.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/360bowlandwhippingcreamtakenoutcropped-resized-1536x945.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/360bowlandwhippingcreamtakenoutcropped-resized-2048x1260.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bowl and whipping cream taken out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The carton of whipping cream was opened:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"905\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/370cartonofwhippingcreamopenedcropped-resized-1024x905.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/370cartonofwhippingcreamopenedcropped-resized-1024x905.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/370cartonofwhippingcreamopenedcropped-resized-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/370cartonofwhippingcreamopenedcropped-resized-768x679.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/370cartonofwhippingcreamopenedcropped-resized-1536x1358.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/370cartonofwhippingcreamopenedcropped-resized.jpg 1580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Carton of whipping cream opened<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The whipping cream was transferred to the bowl:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"649\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/380whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1024x649.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8445\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/380whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1024x649.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/380whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/380whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-768x487.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/380whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1536x973.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/380whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-2048x1298.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whipping cream transferred to bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/390whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/390whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/390whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/390whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/390whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1536x999.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/390whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-2048x1332.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whipping cream transferred to bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/400whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8447\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/400whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/400whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/400whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/400whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1536x1050.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/400whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-2048x1400.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whipping cream transferred to bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"993\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/410whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1024x993.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/410whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1024x993.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/410whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/410whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-768x745.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/410whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized-1536x1490.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/410whippingcreamtransferredtobowlcropped-resized.jpg 1741w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whipping cream transferred to bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The electric beater was brought to the bowl with the whipping cream: <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/420electricbeaterbroughttobowlcropped-resized-1024x710.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/420electricbeaterbroughttobowlcropped-resized-1024x710.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/420electricbeaterbroughttobowlcropped-resized-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/420electricbeaterbroughttobowlcropped-resized-768x533.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/420electricbeaterbroughttobowlcropped-resized-1536x1065.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/420electricbeaterbroughttobowlcropped-resized-2048x1421.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Electric beater brought to bowl<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The whipping cream was whipped using the electric beater &#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/430whippingcreamcropped-resized-1024x673.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/430whippingcreamcropped-resized-1024x673.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/430whippingcreamcropped-resized-300x197.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/430whippingcreamcropped-resized-768x505.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/430whippingcreamcropped-resized-1536x1010.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/430whippingcreamcropped-resized-2048x1346.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whipping cream whipped with electric beater<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230; until I had stiff peaks in the whipped cream:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1003\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/440creamwhippedcropped-resized-1024x1003.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/440creamwhippedcropped-resized-1024x1003.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/440creamwhippedcropped-resized-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/440creamwhippedcropped-resized-768x752.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/440creamwhippedcropped-resized-1536x1505.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/440creamwhippedcropped-resized.jpg 1629w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whipped cream with stiff peaks<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A bowl scraper \/ spatula was taken out, and the bowl of whipped cream brought over to the bowl with the cream cheese, milk, icing sugar, and coffee mixture:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"618\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/450whippedcreambroughttocoffeemixcropped-resized-1024x618.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/450whippedcreambroughttocoffeemixcropped-resized-1024x618.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/450whippedcreambroughttocoffeemixcropped-resized-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/450whippedcreambroughttocoffeemixcropped-resized-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/450whippedcreambroughttocoffeemixcropped-resized-1536x927.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/450whippedcreambroughttocoffeemixcropped-resized-2048x1236.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whipped cream brought over to cream cheese \/ coffee mixture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The whipped cream was transferred to the bowl with the cream cheese, milk, icing sugar, and coffee mixture:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"971\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/460whippedcreamtransferredtobowlofcoffeemixcropped-resized-1024x971.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/460whippedcreamtransferredtobowlofcoffeemixcropped-resized-1024x971.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/460whippedcreamtransferredtobowlofcoffeemixcropped-resized-300x284.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/460whippedcreamtransferredtobowlofcoffeemixcropped-resized-768x728.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/460whippedcreamtransferredtobowlofcoffeemixcropped-resized-1536x1456.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/460whippedcreamtransferredtobowlofcoffeemixcropped-resized.jpg 1849w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whipped cream added to cream cheese \/ coffee mixture<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The whipped cream was gently folded into the cream cheese, milk, icing sugar, and coffee mixture, henceforth called the &#8220;coffee cream&#8221;:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/470whippedcreamfoldedintocoffeemixcropped-resized-1024x942.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8455\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/470whippedcreamfoldedintocoffeemixcropped-resized-1024x942.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/470whippedcreamfoldedintocoffeemixcropped-resized-300x276.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/470whippedcreamfoldedintocoffeemixcropped-resized-768x707.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/470whippedcreamfoldedintocoffeemixcropped-resized-1536x1413.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/470whippedcreamfoldedintocoffeemixcropped-resized.jpg 1889w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Whipped cream folded into the coffee cream<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The bowl of coffee cream was put aside again for a few moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point, the cooled loaf cake I baked earlier was taken out:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/480loafcaketakenoutcropped-resized-1024x429.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8456\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/480loafcaketakenoutcropped-resized-1024x429.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/480loafcaketakenoutcropped-resized-300x126.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/480loafcaketakenoutcropped-resized-768x322.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/480loafcaketakenoutcropped-resized-1536x643.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/480loafcaketakenoutcropped-resized-2048x858.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cooled loaf cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I sliced the loaf cake horizontally along its length with a sharp knife about an inch above its base:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"762\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/490loafcakeslicedalongitslengthcropped-resized-1024x762.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/490loafcakeslicedalongitslengthcropped-resized-1024x762.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/490loafcakeslicedalongitslengthcropped-resized-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/490loafcakeslicedalongitslengthcropped-resized-768x572.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/490loafcakeslicedalongitslengthcropped-resized-1536x1144.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/490loafcakeslicedalongitslengthcropped-resized-2048x1525.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Slicing loaf cake horizontally along its length<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/500loafcakeslicedalongitslengthcropped-resized-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/500loafcakeslicedalongitslengthcropped-resized-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/500loafcakeslicedalongitslengthcropped-resized-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/500loafcakeslicedalongitslengthcropped-resized-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/500loafcakeslicedalongitslengthcropped-resized-1536x921.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/500loafcakeslicedalongitslengthcropped-resized-2048x1228.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/500loafcakeslicedalongitslengthcropped-resized-2000x1200.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Loaf cake sliced horizontally along its length<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The loaf cake was sliced horizontally along its length again with the sharp knife, creating three layers of cake:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"755\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/510loafcakeslicedalongitslengthagaincropped-resized-1024x755.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/510loafcakeslicedalongitslengthagaincropped-resized-1024x755.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/510loafcakeslicedalongitslengthagaincropped-resized-300x221.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/510loafcakeslicedalongitslengthagaincropped-resized-768x566.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/510loafcakeslicedalongitslengthagaincropped-resized-1536x1132.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/510loafcakeslicedalongitslengthagaincropped-resized-2048x1510.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Loaf cake sliced horizontally along its length again<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The base slice was placed onto a removable tray for a poultry \/ meat transport container (see below):<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/520bottomlayertransferredtotrayfromturkeycontainercropped-resized-1024x525.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/520bottomlayertransferredtotrayfromturkeycontainercropped-resized-1024x525.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/520bottomlayertransferredtotrayfromturkeycontainercropped-resized-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/520bottomlayertransferredtotrayfromturkeycontainercropped-resized-768x394.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/520bottomlayertransferredtotrayfromturkeycontainercropped-resized-1536x788.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/520bottomlayertransferredtotrayfromturkeycontainercropped-resized-2048x1051.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Base of cake placed on movable tray<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A layer of coffee cream was transferred to the sliced cake:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"632\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/530coffeemixtransferredtocakecropped-resized-1024x632.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/530coffeemixtransferredtocakecropped-resized-1024x632.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/530coffeemixtransferredtocakecropped-resized-300x185.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/530coffeemixtransferredtocakecropped-resized-768x474.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/530coffeemixtransferredtocakecropped-resized-1536x948.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/530coffeemixtransferredtocakecropped-resized-2048x1264.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coffee cream transferred to cake slice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The coffee cream was spread over the whole surface of the cake slice:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/540coffeemixspreadevenlyovercakecropped-resized-1024x403.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8463\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/540coffeemixspreadevenlyovercakecropped-resized-1024x403.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/540coffeemixspreadevenlyovercakecropped-resized-300x118.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/540coffeemixspreadevenlyovercakecropped-resized-768x302.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/540coffeemixspreadevenlyovercakecropped-resized-1536x604.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/540coffeemixspreadevenlyovercakecropped-resized-2048x805.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coffee cream spread over the slice of cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The middle slice of cake was placed on top of the coffee cream:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"426\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/550middlelayerofcakeplacedontopofcoffeemixcropped-resized-1024x426.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/550middlelayerofcakeplacedontopofcoffeemixcropped-resized-1024x426.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/550middlelayerofcakeplacedontopofcoffeemixcropped-resized-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/550middlelayerofcakeplacedontopofcoffeemixcropped-resized-768x319.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/550middlelayerofcakeplacedontopofcoffeemixcropped-resized-1536x639.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/550middlelayerofcakeplacedontopofcoffeemixcropped-resized-2048x852.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Middle slice of cake placed on top of the coffee cream<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More coffee cream was transferred to the top of the middle slice of cake, and spread over the whole surface of the cake:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/560coffeemixtransferredtoandspreadoncakeagaincropped-resized-1024x407.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/560coffeemixtransferredtoandspreadoncakeagaincropped-resized-1024x407.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/560coffeemixtransferredtoandspreadoncakeagaincropped-resized-300x119.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/560coffeemixtransferredtoandspreadoncakeagaincropped-resized-768x305.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/560coffeemixtransferredtoandspreadoncakeagaincropped-resized-1536x611.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/560coffeemixtransferredtoandspreadoncakeagaincropped-resized-2048x814.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Coffee cream spread over middle slice of cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The top of the cake was placed on top of the coffee cream:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"489\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/570toplayerofcakeplacedontopofcoffeemixcropped-resized-1024x489.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/570toplayerofcakeplacedontopofcoffeemixcropped-resized-1024x489.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/570toplayerofcakeplacedontopofcoffeemixcropped-resized-300x143.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/570toplayerofcakeplacedontopofcoffeemixcropped-resized-768x367.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/570toplayerofcakeplacedontopofcoffeemixcropped-resized-1536x734.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/570toplayerofcakeplacedontopofcoffeemixcropped-resized-2048x978.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Top of cake placed over coffee cream<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rest of the coffee cream was transferred to the cake, and spread over all surfaces:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"493\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/580restofcoffeemixspreadoverallofcaketopviewcropped-resized-1024x493.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/580restofcoffeemixspreadoverallofcaketopviewcropped-resized-1024x493.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/580restofcoffeemixspreadoverallofcaketopviewcropped-resized-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/580restofcoffeemixspreadoverallofcaketopviewcropped-resized-768x370.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/580restofcoffeemixspreadoverallofcaketopviewcropped-resized-1536x740.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/580restofcoffeemixspreadoverallofcaketopviewcropped-resized-2048x986.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Balance of coffee cream spread over whole of cake, top view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/590restofcoffeemixspreadoverallofcakesideviewcropped-resized-1024x523.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/590restofcoffeemixspreadoverallofcakesideviewcropped-resized-1024x523.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/590restofcoffeemixspreadoverallofcakesideviewcropped-resized-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/590restofcoffeemixspreadoverallofcakesideviewcropped-resized-768x392.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/590restofcoffeemixspreadoverallofcakesideviewcropped-resized-1536x785.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/590restofcoffeemixspreadoverallofcakesideviewcropped-resized-2048x1047.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Balance of coffee cream spread over whole of cake, side view<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s the empty bowl from the coffee cream:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/600coffeemixusedupcropped-resized-1024x1002.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/600coffeemixusedupcropped-resized-1024x1002.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/600coffeemixusedupcropped-resized-300x293.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/600coffeemixusedupcropped-resized-768x751.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/600coffeemixusedupcropped-resized-1536x1503.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/600coffeemixusedupcropped-resized.jpg 1747w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Empty mixing bowl for coffee cream<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cocoa taken out:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"912\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/610cocoatakenoutcropped-resized-912x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/610cocoatakenoutcropped-resized-912x1024.jpg 912w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/610cocoatakenoutcropped-resized-267x300.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/610cocoatakenoutcropped-resized-768x862.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/610cocoatakenoutcropped-resized-1368x1536.jpg 1368w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/610cocoatakenoutcropped-resized.jpg 1416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cocoa taken out<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cocoa powder sprinkled onto the cake directly from the container of cocoa:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/620cocoasprinkledoncakecropped-resized-1024x524.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/620cocoasprinkledoncakecropped-resized-1024x524.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/620cocoasprinkledoncakecropped-resized-300x154.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/620cocoasprinkledoncakecropped-resized-768x393.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/620cocoasprinkledoncakecropped-resized-1536x786.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/620cocoasprinkledoncakecropped-resized-2048x1048.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cocoa sprinkled on cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/630cocoasprinkledoncakecropped-resized-1024x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/630cocoasprinkledoncakecropped-resized-1024x500.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/630cocoasprinkledoncakecropped-resized-300x146.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/630cocoasprinkledoncakecropped-resized-768x375.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/630cocoasprinkledoncakecropped-resized-1536x749.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/630cocoasprinkledoncakecropped-resized-2048x999.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cocoa sprinkled on cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cake and tray were lowered into the container:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"658\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/640trayandcakeplacedincontainercropped-resized-1024x658.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/640trayandcakeplacedincontainercropped-resized-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/640trayandcakeplacedincontainercropped-resized-300x193.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/640trayandcakeplacedincontainercropped-resized-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/640trayandcakeplacedincontainercropped-resized-1536x986.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/640trayandcakeplacedincontainercropped-resized-2048x1315.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cake lowered into container<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lid was placed on the container with the cake:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/650lidplacedoncontainercropped-resized-1024x594.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/650lidplacedoncontainercropped-resized-1024x594.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/650lidplacedoncontainercropped-resized-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/650lidplacedoncontainercropped-resized-768x446.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/650lidplacedoncontainercropped-resized-1536x892.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/650lidplacedoncontainercropped-resized-2048x1189.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lid placed on container with cake<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cake was placed in the fridge to gel the coffee cream:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"885\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/660containerplacedinfridgetosetcoffeemixcropped-resized-1024x885.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/660containerplacedinfridgetosetcoffeemixcropped-resized-1024x885.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/660containerplacedinfridgetosetcoffeemixcropped-resized-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/660containerplacedinfridgetosetcoffeemixcropped-resized-768x664.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/660containerplacedinfridgetosetcoffeemixcropped-resized.jpg 1205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cake in container placed in fridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Later when the coffee cream had largely gelled in the fridge for a few hours, a couple of slices were cut off the cake, ready to be served for dessert!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"472\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/670twodessertsreadytobeservedcropped-resized-1024x472.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/670twodessertsreadytobeservedcropped-resized-1024x472.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/670twodessertsreadytobeservedcropped-resized-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/670twodessertsreadytobeservedcropped-resized-768x354.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/670twodessertsreadytobeservedcropped-resized-1536x708.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/670twodessertsreadytobeservedcropped-resized-2048x944.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 89vw, (max-width: 1000px) 54vw, (max-width: 1071px) 543px, 580px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dessert is served!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mom is over the moon with this cake, effectively having declared it her new favourite dessert!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(And, I&#8217;ve been asked to bring it to the next church potluck I attend, along with my pulled pork!)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since I don&#8217;t care much for coffee, I have perhaps tried tiramisu once or twice in my life, although I am struggling to recall said occasion(s). That being said, I was very interested in a &#8220;quick tiramisu&#8221; (here&#8217;s my archive) I saw being made on a &#8220;30-minute meal&#8221; TV show. The &#8220;easy shortcut&#8221; of using &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/2026\/08\/05\/making-tiramisu-layer-cake-photos\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Making Tiramisu Layer Cake &#8212; Photos&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[44,313,367,43,45],"tags":[377,378,341],"class_list":["post-8395","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-cooking","category-dessert","category-desserts","category-food","category-recipes","tag-cake","tag-cooking-shortcuts","tag-tiramisu"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8395","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8395"}],"version-history":[{"count":61,"href":"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8395\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8527,"href":"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8395\/revisions\/8527"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8395"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8395"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.malak.ca\/blog\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8395"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}