Tiramisu for Two

There are many things in this world that are made for two: the tango, therapy, endless games of tic tac toe, couples' massages. Up until this very moment, you've likely never thought of tiramisu as being in this category, but that's where our Bake of the Week,Tiramisu for Two, enters the chat.

Specifically developed and skillfully tested,Tiramisu for Twois made up of all the classic, decadent components, just in a smaller size. The recipe begins by baking a vanilla sponge cake in an8" square panand then cutting circles to fit the vessel that you plan to assemble in; mason jars are a beautiful choice to show off those layers, but coffee mugs also work great!

In this recipe, tiramisu's signature espresso soak and sweetened mascarpone filling are scaled down so that there is just enough of each to assemble two generous servings. A teaspoon ofespresso powdergives the soak a deep, bold flavor and a heavy dusting ofcocoa powderin between each layer really showcases the beauty of this small-batch dessert. I am a firm believer that chocolate makes everything better, so I encourage you to measure the cocoa powder with your heart.

Speaking of hearts,Tiramisu for Twowould be perfect to make for Valentine's Day so gather the ingredients now so you can have these waiting in the refrigerator. Or bring one to your therapist next week — there's no wrong answer for who to share with.

It takes two to make a thing go right,