Indulge in a Decadent and Easy Chocolate Tiramisu Cake
Experience the magic of chocolate tiramisu cake having layers of moist cake, coffee-soaked goodness, and velvety mascarpone cream in every bite.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon instant coffee
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder
For the Mascarpone Cream:
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
For Assembly:
- 1 cup strong coffee or espresso cooled
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
Bake the Chocolate Cake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix egg, oil, and buttermilk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until just blended.
- Dissolve instant coffee in boiling water and fold into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
Prepare the Mascarpone Cream
- In a large bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in mascarpone cheese until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
Assemble the Tiramisu
- Once the cake has cooled, brush it generously with strong coffee.
- Spread the mascarpone cream evenly over the cake.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Serve and Enjoy
- Before serving, dust the top generously with cocoa powder.
- Slice and serve your chocolate tiramisu chilled.