Tiramisu Layer Cake

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(from Betty’s recipe box)

Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Serves 12 people

Categories: Cakes

Ingredients

  • Cake:
  • 1 pkg moist white cake mix
  • 1 tsp instant coffee powder
  • 1/4 c coffee
  • 1 tbs coffee liqueur
  • Filling:
  • 1 (8oz) container mascarpone cheese
  • 1/2 c confectioner's sugar
  • 2 tbs coffee liqueur
  • Frosting:
  • 2 c heavy cream
  • 1/2 c confectioner's sugar
  • 2 tbs coffee liqueur
  • Garnish:
  • 2 tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 oz. semi sweet chocolate

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. 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 – 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.

  4. In a measuring cup, combine brewed coffee and 1 tbs coffee liqueur; set aside.

  5. To make the filling: In a small bow, using an electric mixer set on low speed, combine marscarpone, 1/2 c. confectioner’s sugar and 2 tbs coffee liqueur; beat until just smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.

  6. To make the frosting: In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium-high speed, beat the cream, 1/4 c confectioner’s sugar and 2 tbs coffee liqueur until stiff. Fold 1/2 c of the cream mixture into the filling mixture.

  7. To assemble the cake: Place one plain cake layer on a serving plate, Using a thing 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.

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