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Rich Chocolate Tiramisu Cake – A Heavenly Layered Dessert

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This Chocolate Tiramisu Cake layers rich chocolate sponge cake with espresso, silky mascarpone cream, and cocoa for an irresistible dessert that’s both decadent and elegant.

Ingredients

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Chocolate Cake:

  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 3/4 cup cocoa powder

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder

  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 3/4 cup hot coffee

Mascarpone Cream:

  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Coffee Soak:

  • 1/2 cup espresso or strong coffee

  • 2 tbsp coffee liqueur (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line and grease two 8-inch pans.

  • Prepare the cake: mix dry ingredients, then add wet ingredients and hot coffee.

  • Bake 28–32 minutes, then cool completely.

  • Make coffee soak by combining espresso and liqueur.

  • Prepare mascarpone cream: whip cream and sugar to soft peaks, fold into mascarpone with vanilla.

  • Assemble: soak each cake layer with coffee, spread cream between and on top.

  • Dust with cocoa powder or top with chocolate shavings. Chill at least 4 hours before serving.

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