Tiramisu Layer Cake

• Serves: 12

• Oven Temp: 350

• Cook Time: 20 minutes

• Prep Time: 5 minutes

• Source: Old Recipes Site

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!

From: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Tiramisu-Layer-Cake/

Ingredients

• 18 1/4 oz Cake Mix
• 1 tsp Coffee, Instant Powder
• 1/4 c Coffee, Brewed
• 1 tbsp Coffee, Liquer
• 8 oz Cheese, Mascarpone
• 1/2 c Sugar, Confectioners
• 2 tbsp Coffee, Liquer
• 2 c Cream, Heavy
• 1/4 c Sugar, Confectioners
• 2 tbsp Coffee, Liquer
• 2 tbsp Cocoa
• 1 oz Chocolate, Unsweetened Baking

Instructions

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.

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