CHERRY CLOUD TIRAMISU

Cherry Cloud Tiramisu image

Provided by Tinkerbell

Categories Dessert

Time 1h2m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (18 1/4 ounce) reduced-sugar white cake mix (I used Pillsbury brand in Classic White)
3 egg whites
1 1/4 cups water
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup brewed coffee (I used Starbucks brand brewed at home)
2 tablespoons Splenda brown sugar blend
1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese (I used Mozzarella Fresco brand)
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 (12 ounce) container whipped topping (I used Cool Whip brand)
3 cups fresh cherries (approximately 36 whole cherries)
1 ounce BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, grated

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two 8' round cake pans with non-stick cooking spray.
In mixer bowl, combine cake mix, egg whites, water & oil. Mix on low for 30 seconds, then on medium for 2 minutes. Pour evenly into prepared pans & bake at 350 degrees for 27-32 minutes or til toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire rack.
Meanwhile, in small bowl or liquid measuring cup, combine hot coffee & Splenda. Set aside to dissolve.
Slice 2 cups of cherries in half, removing & discarding pit, then chop into 1/2 inch pieces. Set aside.
In mixer bowl, beat together mascarpone cheese & powdered sugar. Add almond extract & coffee mixture, mixing well. Fold in whipped topping.
In large glass trifle bowl (or other deep-sided dish), crumble one cake layer into bite-sized pieces & spread over the bottom of the bowl.
Gently spread half of the mascarpone mixture on top of the cake.
Sprinkle half of the chopped cherries on top of the mascarpone & top with all of the grated chocolate.
Crumble second cake layer over everything & gently spread the rest of the mascarpone mixture on top. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
Slice all but 2 cherries in half, remove & discard pits. Arrange the sliced cherries, cut side down, in a circular pattern around the outside edge of the mascarpone. Put the two whole cherries in center of bowl. Serve & enjoy!