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Tiramusu Cake

By: Michelle 
"You can use rum or brandy, if you like."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (1)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
2 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 9x5 inch cake
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) sponge cake
  • 3/8 cup strong brewed coffee, room temperature
  • 3/8 cup brandy
  • 1 1/2 pounds mascarpone cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder, for dusting

Directions

  1. Cut the cake in half lengthwise to make two layers. Combine the coffee and brandy. Sprinkle enough of the coffee mixture over the bottom cake layer to moisten, but not soak it.
  2. Beat together the mascarpone and the confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Spread half the cheese mixture over the bottom cake layer. Top with remaining cake layer and spread remaining cheese on top. Dust liberally with sifted cocoa. Refrigerate 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 402 | Total Fat: 26.8g | Cholesterol: 71mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2003 by KABACH   view full review
This cake was a hit! This is a nice variation of Tarimusu and very easy to make. I altered...

 

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