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Tiramisu Layer Cake Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/2 c powdered sugar .
  • 2 c heavy cream .
  • 1 (18 1/4 oz) package moist white cake mix .
  • FROSTING .
  • 2 tbsps unsweetened cocoa powder .
  • 2 tbsps Kahlua .
  • CAKE .
  • 1/2 c coffee .
  • 3 tbsps Kahlua .
  • 2 tsps instant coffee powder .
  • 2 tbsps Kahlua .
  • 1/4 c confectioners' sugar .
  • 1 (8 oz) container mascarpone cheese .
  • FILLING .
  • 1 (1 oz) square semisweet chocolate .
  • GARNISH

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 350°F Grease & flour 3 (9-inch) round pans.
  • Step #2 Prepare the cake mix according to package directions.
  • Step #3 Divide two thirds of batter between 2 pans.
  • Step #4 Stir instant coffee into remaining batter; pour this into remaining pan.
  • Step #5 Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 mins, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
  • Step #6 Let cool in pan for 10 mins, then turn out onto a wire rack & cool completely.
  • Step #7 In a measuring c, mix brewed coffee & 3 tbsps Kahlua; set aside.
  • Step #8 To make the filling: In a small bowl, mix mascarpone, using an electric mixer set on lowish speed, 1/2 c powdered sugar & 2 tbsps Kahlua; beat just until smooth.
  • Step #9 Cover up with plastic wrap & put in the fridge.
  • Step #10 To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat the cream, using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed, 1/4 c powdered sugar & 2 tbsps Kahlua until stiff.
  • Step #11 Fold 1/2 c of cream mixture into filling mixture.
  • Step #12 To assemble the cake: Place one plain cake layer on a serving plate.
  • Step #13 Using a thin skewer, poke holes in cake, about 1 inch apart.
  • Step #14 Spoon one third of reserved coffee mixture over cake, then spread with half of the filling mixture.
  • Step #15 Top with coffee-flavored cake layer; poke holes in cake.
  • Step #16 Spoon another third of the coffee mixture over the second layer & spread with the remaining filling.
  • Step #17 Top with remaining cake layer; poke holes in cake.
  • Step #18 Spoon remaining coffee mixture on top.
  • Step #19 Spread sides & top of cake with frosting.
  • Step #20 Place cocoa in a sieve & lightly dust top of cake.
  • Step #21 Garnish with chocolate curls.
  • Step #22 Refrigerate at least 30 mins before serving.
  • Step #23 To make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler & run it down the edge of the chocolate bar.
  • Enjoy the Tiramisu Layer Cake recipe

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