Tiramisu Cake

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch pans.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'To make the cake: Beat cake mix, water, egg whites, and oil in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until well combined, about 2 minutes. Divide 2/3 of the batter between 2 prepared pans. Stir instant coffee into remaining batter; pour into the remaining prepared pan.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of cakes comes out clean, 23 to 28 minutes. Cool cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'To make the syrup: Combine brewed coffee and coffee liqueur in a measuring cup; set aside.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'To make the filling: Beat mascarpone, confectioners' sugar, and coffee liqueur in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to keep cool.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'To make the frosting: Beat cream, confectioners' sugar, and coffee liqueur in a medium bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff. Fold 1/2 cup frosting into chilled filling until combined. Store frosting and filling, covered, in the refrigerator to keep cool.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'To assemble the cake: Place 1 plain cake layer on a serving plate. Using a thin skewer, poke holes in cake, about 1 inch apart. Pour 1/3 of the coffee syrup over cake, then cover with 1/2 of the filling. Top with coffee-flavored cake layer; poke holes in cake. Pour another 1/3 of the coffee syrup over cake and cover with remaining filling. Top with remaining cake layer; poke holes in cake. Pour remaining coffee syrup on top. Spread sides and top of cake with frosting.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'To garnish the cake: Place cocoa powder in a sieve and lightly dust top of cake. Run a vegetable peeler down the edge of chocolate square to form curls. Scatter chocolate curls over cake.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Chill cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)