Easy Tiramisu Cake

Submitted by Chabear01

"This is from a Betty Crocker Party Cakes book, and posted for ZWT II 2006 - Italy. I have not made this cake, but sure plan to after my travels with all my Zaar Buddies."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 15 square pieces
• Serves: 15

ingredients

• Cake

• 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package white cake mix
• 1 cup water
• 1⁄3 cup vegetable oil
• 1⁄4 cup brandy
• 3 egg whites

• Espresso Syrup

• 4 tablespoons instant espresso coffee powder
• 1⁄2 cup boiling water
• 2 tablespoons corn syrup

• Topping

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups heavy whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon baking cocoa (optional)

directions

1. Cake:

2. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease bottom only of 13"x9" pan with shortening or non-stick spray.
3. In large bowl, beat cake mix, 1 cup water, the oil, brandy and egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
4. Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes.

5. Espresso Syrup:

6. In Small bowl, stir dry espresso and 1/2 cup boiling water until mixed. Stir in corn syrup. Pierce top of cake every 1/2 inch with long-tined fork. Brush top of cake with espresso syrup. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

7. Topping:

8. In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar on low speed until mixed. Beat on high speed until smooth. Gradually beat in whipping cream, beating on high speed about 2 minutes, or until stiff peaks form. Spread cream mixture over top of cake; dust with baking coaoa, store loosely covered in refrigerator.

Reviews

[Susie D]

This tasted great and was easy to assemble. I did reduce the water by 1/4 cup as the cake seemed fine without it when mixing. I will repeat this recipe when I need something easy & fast for a potluck. Thank you for sharing your recipe.