QUICK AND EASY TIRAMISU CAKE
Using a box cake mix instead of lady fingers saves you time and money.
Provided by Christa Arwood
Categories Cakes
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2. prepare cake mix according to package directions adding instant espresso powder to the mix. Divide between two 9 in round pans that have been greased and floured and bake until toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
- 3. cool cakes in pan on wire rack for ten minutes. Flip out onto wire racks and let cool completely. Slice cakes into two layer each for a total of four layers.
- 4. In a measuring cup combine cooled coffee and 1 tbsp of coffee liqueur and set aside.
- 5. For filling, combine mascarpone cheese, 1/2 cup of powdered sugar (sifted), tbsp of coffee liqueur and tbsp of ameretto/ Beat on low until smooth, cover with plastic and set aside.
- 6. For frosting beat 2 cups of heavy cream, 1/4 cup powdered sugar, 1 tbsp of coffee liqueur and 1 tbsp of ameretto until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/2 cup of cream mixture into filling.
- 7. To assemble cake place bottom layer on cake board or plate and brush with the coffee and liqueur mixture from measuring cup, spread with 1/3 of your filling. Repeat this step for the next two layers. Top with final layer and frost with whipped cream mixture. I garnished my cake with fresh raspberries and cocoa powder, you could also use chocolate curls, candied coffee beans.. etc.
- 8. refrigerate cake for at least two hours before serving, gets better if it sits overnight.
EASY TIRAMISU CAKE
This is from a Betty Crocker Party Cakes book, and posted for ZWT II 2006 - Italy. I have not made this cake, but sure plan to after my travels with all my Zaar Buddies.
Provided by Chabear01
Categories Dessert
Time 2h40m
Yield 15 square pieces, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cake:.
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom only of 13"x9" pan with shortening or non-stick spray.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1 cup water, the oil, brandy and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
- Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes.
- Espresso Syrup:.
- In Small bowl, stir dry espresso and 1/2 cup boiling water until mixed. Stir in corn syrup. Pierce top of cake every 1/2 inch with long-tined fork. Brush top of cake with espresso syrup. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- Topping:.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar on low speed until mixed. Beat on high speed until smooth. Gradually beat in whipping cream, beating on high speed about 2 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Spread cream mixture over top of cake; dust with baking coaoa, store loosely covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.2, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 60.1, Sodium 299.2, Carbohydrate 34.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 23.6, Protein 4.1
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