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Tiramisu Cake

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 10

Ingredients:

For mascarpone frosting

  • 5 cups full-fat mascarpone
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ cup Harry & David® Tiramisu Coffee (ground, brewed, and cold)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream

For cake

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup Whole milk (room temperature)
  • cup sour cream (room temperature)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For brushing cake

  • ½ cup Harry & David® Tiramisu Coffee (ground, brewed, and cold)
  • 1 tablespoon rum (optional)

Instructions: 

To make mascarpone frosting

  • In a stand mixer using the wire whip, blend the mascarpone and powdered sugar together for 2-3 minutes on medium speed.
  • Slowly pour in the cooled coffee and mix on medium speed for an additional 1 minute.
  • Add in the heavy cream and vanilla extract and mix on medium speed for 1-2 minutes.

To make tiramisu cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F. Spray three 8-inch round cake pans with non-stick baking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • Measure out the milk, oil, and sour cream then set aside.
  • In a stand mixer cream the softened butter and sugar together for 3-5 minutes until pale, light, and fluffy.
  • Mix in eggs one at a time, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl after each addition. Add in vanilla extract.
  • Mix in flour and milk mixture, alternating between the two, starting and stopping with the flour mixture.
  • Divide the batter evenly into the 3 pans and bake for 16-20 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes before removing cake from the pans.
  • Poke each cake layer with a toothpick or fork, creating several holes in the cake. Brush each layer generously with the coffee and rum mixture.
  • Frost the first layer of cake with mascarpone frosting, stack the next layer on top, and repeat until all three layers are stacked with frosting between. Frost the sides and top of the cake until completely covered.
  • Liberally dust the top of the cake with cocoa powder.
  • Chill the cake in the fridge for at least 30 minutes prior to serving and enjoy!
Author: Bianca Dodson
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Tiramisu
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