Hey Lykkers! If you love the classic Italian dessert, tiramisu, you're going to adore this Tiramisu Cake. It's the same rich coffee flavor, creamy mascarpone filling, and chocolatey goodness but in cake form.
This recipe is super easy to make and perfect for any occasion, whether it's a birthday, a special get-together, or just because you're craving something indulgent. Let's dive into making this delicious treat that's sure to impress!
Gathering Your Ingredients
Before we start baking, let's get everything we need ready. Here's the list of ingredients for this beautiful cake:
• For the cake: A package of moist white cake mix, some egg whites, vegetable oil, water, and a little instant coffee powder. Yes, coffee powder! It's going to give your cake that signature tiramisu flavor.
• For the coffee syrup: We're using brewed coffee combined with coffee-flavored syrup. This syrup soaks into the cake layers, creating that irresistible coffee kick.
• For the filling: Mascarpone cheese (the star of the tiramisu filling), powdered sugar, and more coffee-flavored syrup for that extra depth of flavor.
• For the frosting: Heavy cream, more powdered sugar, and, of course, some coffee-flavored syrup.
• Garnishes: Unsweetened cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate (for the best chocolate curls!)
Step-by-Step: How to Make Tiramisu Cake
Now let's get to the fun part: making this incredible cake!
Making the Cake Layers
Start by preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans. In a large mixing bowl, beat together your cake mix, water, egg whites, and vegetable oil with an electric mixer for about 2 minutes, until it's all well combined. Divide the batter into three parts. For the first two parts, pour them into the prepared pans.
Now, for the remaining batter, stir in the instant coffee powder. This gives the cake a nice, subtle coffee flavor. Pour this coffee-flavored batter into the last prepared pan.
Once everything is ready, pop the pans into the oven and bake for about 23 to 28 minutes. Check the cakes by inserting a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, it's time to take them out. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then flip them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Coffee Syrup
While your cake is cooling, let's make the coffee syrup. Brew some strong coffee, and combine it with the coffee syrup. Set this aside; we'll be using it to soak the cake layers and infuse that lovely coffee flavor into every bite.
Preparing the Filling
Next, let's get the filling ready. In a medium bowl, beat together the mascarpone cheese, powdered sugar, and coffee syrup with an electric mixer on low speed until it's smooth. You can cover the filling with plastic wrap and place it in the fridge to keep it cool while you work on the frosting.
Making the Frosting
For the frosting, beat together heavy cream, powdered sugar, and coffee syrup in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Once it's ready, fold about half a cup of this frosting into your mascarpone filling, blending it until smooth.
Assembling the Tiramisu Cake
Now that everything is ready, let's assemble the cake. Start with one of the plain cake layers and place it on your serving plate. Use a thin skewer to poke holes in the cake, about 1 inch apart. Then, pour one-third of the coffee syrup over the cake, letting it soak in. Next, spread half of the mascarpone filling over this layer.
Add the coffee-flavored cake layer on top, poke holes, and repeat the process with another third of the coffee syrup and the remaining filling. Finally, add the last cake layer, poke holes, and pour the remaining coffee syrup over the top.
Frosting the Cake
Now, it's time to frost the cake. Spread the coffee-flavored frosting evenly over the top and sides of the cake. This is where the magic happens—your cake is starting to look just as delicious as it tastes!
Garnishing Your Cake
For that perfect tiramisu finish, lightly dust the top of your cake with unsweetened cocoa powder. Then, take a block of semisweet chocolate and use a vegetable peeler to create chocolate curls. Sprinkle these curls over the top of your cake for a stunning, indulgent look.
Chill and Serve
Let your cake chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help all the flavors meld together and make the cake even more delicious.
Storing Your Tiramisu Cake
If you have any leftover cake (which we highly doubt), store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will stay fresh for up to 3 days, and the flavors continue to develop, making it even more irresistible!
Wrapping It Up
There you have it, Lykkers! A simple yet decadent tiramisu cake that's perfect for any occasion. The combination of coffee, mascarpone, and chocolate will leave your guests in awe. Whether it's for a birthday, holiday, or just a sweet treat for yourself, this cake will never disappoint. Happy baking, and enjoy!
