Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 20mins | Additional: 1 hr 35 mins | Total: 2 hrs | Servings: 12 | Yield: 1 – 3 layers 9-inch cake
Who knew that tiramisu would be so great tasty in cake form? Let’s turn one of the most popular Italian desserts into a decadent layer of cake. Yes, you heard it right let’s make Tiramisu Layer Cake. It is so delicious with a fancy taste without all the work. This cake is great for a family reunion, or even for a special occasion.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
(1) (18.25 oz) package moist white cake mix
1 tsp instant coffee powder
¼ cup coffee
1 tbsp coffee-flavored liqueur
For the Filling:
(1) (8 oz) container mascarpone cheese
½ cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tbsp coffee-flavored liqueur
For the frosting:
2 cups heavy cream
¼ cup confectioners’ sugar
2 tbsp coffee-flavored liqueur
For the Garnish:
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
(1) (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
Directions:
Preheat oven 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (9 inches) pans.
Prepare the cake mix according to package directions, divide two-thirds of batter between 2 pans. Then stir instant coffee into the remaining batter, pour it into the remaining pan.
Bake it for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool it for 10 minutes, then transfer it onto a wire rack and cool completely. In a measuring cup, combine brewed coffee and a tbsp of coffee liqueur, set aside.
To make the filling: In a small bowl, using an electric mixer set on low speed, combine mascarpone, ½ cup confectioners’ sugar, and 2 tbsp of coffee liqueur, beat just until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
To make the frosting: Add and beat the cream, ¼ cup confectioners’ sugar, and 2 tbsp of coffee liqueur until stiff using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed in a medium bowl, and then fold ½ cup of cream mixture into filling mixture.
To assemble the cake: Add and place one plain cake layer on a serving plate. Using a thin skewer, poke holes in cake, about an inch apart. Pour one-third of the reserved coffee mixture over cake, then spread with half of the filling mixture. Add coffee-flavored cake layer on top, poke holes in cake. Then pour another third of the coffee mixture over the second layer and spread with the remaining filling. Add the remaining cake layer on top, poke holes in cake. Pour remaining coffee mixture on top, and then spread sides and top of the cake with frosting. Put cocoa in a sieve and lightly dust top of the cake. Garnish with chocolate curls. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Using a vegetable peeler to make the chocolate balls, then run it down the side of the chocolate bar.
Nutrition Facts:
Per Serving: 465 calories; fat 28.9g 44% DV; cholesterol 77.7mg 26% DV; sodium 308.8mg 12% DV; protein 4.4g 9% DV; carbohydrates 46.3g 15% DV.
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