Tiramisu Layer Cake
World Cuisine European Italian
Fancy taste without all the work. This cake is wonderful for a get together or just a special occasion at home. Using a box cake mix as a base it's a real time saver!
Servings per recipe: 12
Calories per serving: 465
Preparation time: 5m
Total cooking time: 2h
Ingredients:
- CAKE:
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package moist white cake mix
- 1 teaspoon instant coffee powder
- 1/4 cup coffee
- 1 tablespoon coffee flavored liqueur
- FILLING:
- 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
- FROSTING:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons coffee flavored liqueur
- GARNISH:
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 (1 ounce) square semisweet chocolate
Directions:
- 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour 3 (9 inch) pans.
- 2 Prepare the cake mix according to package directions. Divide two thirds of batter between 2 pans. Stir instant coffee into remaining batter; pour into remaining pan.
- 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. In a measuring cup, combine brewed coffee and 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur; set aside.
- 4 To make the filling: In a small bowl, using an electric mixer set on low speed, combine mascarpone, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur; beat just until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- 5 To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed, beat the cream, 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar and 2 tablespoons coffee liqueur until stiff. Fold 1/2 cup of cream mixture into filling mixture.
- 6 To assemble the cake: Place one plain cake layer on a serving plate. Using a thin skewer, poke holes in cake, about 1 inch apart. Pour one third of reserved coffee mixture over cake, then spread with half of the filling mixture. Top with coffee-flavored cake layer; poke holes in cake. Pour another third of the coffee mixture over the second layer and spread with the remaining filling. Top with remaining cake layer; poke holes in cake. Pour remaining coffee mixture on top. Spread sides and top of cake with frosting. Place cocoa in a sieve and lightly dust top of cake. Garnish with chocolate curls. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
- 7 To make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler and run it down the edge of the chocolate bar.
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 28.9g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat | 15.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 309mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 46.3g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8g | 3% |
| Protein | 4.4g | 9% |
| Sugars | 34g | |
| Vitamin A | 851IU | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | |
| Calcium | 136mg | |
| Iron | 1mg | |
| Thiamin | 0mg | |
| Niacin | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
| Magnesium | 13mg | |
| Folate | 41mcg |
