tiramisu layer cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). grease and flour 3 (9 inch) pans.
• 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.
• 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 a wire rack and cool completely. in a measuring cup, combine brewed coffee and 1 tablespoon coffee liqueur; set aside.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• to make the chocolate curls, use a vegetable peeler and run it down the edge of the chocolate bar.