In this tiramisu layer cake recipe, coffee-flavored vanilla sponge cake is layered with a creamy mascarpone filling and topped with chocolate garnishes.
What Is Tiramisu Cake?
Tiramisu cake is a fun twist on classic Italian tiramisu. It consists of cake layers soaked in coffee syrup layered with a mascarpone filling and creamy icing. This easy recipe calls for a package of white cake mix.
Tiramisu Cake Ingredients
These are the ingredients you’ll need to make this decadent tiramisu cake recipe:
- For the cake: white cake mix, water, egg whites, vegetable oil, and instant coffee powder
- For the coffee syrup: coffee and coffee-flavored liqueur
- For the filling: mascarpone cheese, confectioners’ sugar, and coffee-flavored liqueur
- Garnishes: unsweetened cocoa powder and semisweet chocolate
How to Make Tiramisu Cake
You’ll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here’s a brief overview of what you can expect when you make homemade tiramisu layer cake:
- Make the cake batter and pour ⅔ of the batter into two prepared cake pans.
- Stir instant coffee into the remaining batter and pour it into the remaining pan.
- Bake the cake layers and let them cool.
- Make the filling.
- Make the frosting.
- Assemble the tiramisu cake according to the detailed instructions in Step 7.
- Garnish the cake and chill before serving.
How to Store Tiramisu Cake
Store your leftover tiramisu cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
“This is my new party cake,” says Barbara L. Mcmahon. “It’s relatively easy, not too expensive, and really really tasty. I’ve also layered it in a trifle dish and it looks really pretty that way as well!!”
“Elegant and delicious,” raves Gladys. “I have made this cake twice and everyone loved it both times. I followed the recipe exactly. I was a bit concerned about how long the frosting would hold up, but I found that it will last for at least two days when refrigerated.”
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
