tiramisu cake using a cake mix

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Daune (pronounced "Dawn") Browne
Calais, ME

My company loved this cake. I wonder why???!!!???

(1 rating)
prep time 1 Hr
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For tiramisu cake using a cake mix

  • CAKE
  • 1
    18.25 ounce package moist white cake mix
  • 1 tsp
    instant coffee powder
  • 1/4 c
    coffee
  • 1 Tbsp
    coffee flavored liqueur
  • FILLING
  • 1
    8-0z container mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    coffee flavored liqueur
  • FROSTING
  • 2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1/4 c
    confectioners' sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    coffee flavored liqueur
  • GARNISH
  • 2 Tbsp
    unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 oz
    square semisweet chocolate

How To Make tiramisu cake using a cake mix

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 3 (9-in) pans.
  • 2
    Prepare 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 preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center 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 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 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 mixure 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 over the the second layer and spread with the remaining filling.
  • 7
    Top with the 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. Refigerate 30 minutes before serving
  • 8
    NOTE: To make curls, use vegetable peeler and run it down edge of chocolate bar.

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