Indulge in the decadent and irresistible flavors of our Tiramisu Chocolate Layer Cake. This rich and moist cake is the perfect combination of espresso-infused chocolate cake layers, coffee milk soak, espresso mascarpone cream, and velvety chocolate ganache. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving a delicious dessert, this recipe is sure to impress!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe?
- The rich flavors of chocolate and espresso come together in perfect harmony.
- This cake is surprisingly easy to make, with simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
- It’s a show-stopping dessert that is perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself.
Ingredient Notes:
- Chocolate Cake: Plain flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, vegetable oil, buttermilk, boiling water, instant coffee, vanilla bean paste, eggs, cocoa powder, caster sugar, brown sugar.
- Coffee Milk Soak: Milk, caster sugar, instant coffee powder.
- Chocolate Ganache: Dark chocolate, thickened cream.
- Espresso Mascarpone Cream: Vanilla bean paste, cooled brewed coffee, mascarpone, thickened cream, icing sugar.
- To Decorate: Cocoa powder (optional, for dusting).
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Preheat your oven and prepare your cake pans.
- Combine dry ingredients for the chocolate cake.
- Mix wet ingredients together, then combine with dry ingredients.
- Pour batter into cake pans and bake until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare the coffee milk soak and chocolate ganache.
- Whip up the espresso mascarpone cream.
- Assemble the layers with soaking and cream in between.
- Finish with a generous layer of chocolate ganache and a dusting of cocoa powder.
Helpful Tips:
- Make sure to use high-quality cocoa powder for the best chocolate flavor.
- Allow the cake layers to cool completely before assembling to prevent them from sliding.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, add more instant coffee to the milk soak.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but bring to room temperature before serving.
Expert Tips for the Best Results:
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Chill the cake layers before assembling for easier stacking.
- To achieve a glossy finish on the ganache, heat the cream until just simmering before pouring over the chocolate.
Serving Suggestions:
Serve slices of Tiramisu Chocolate Layer Cake with a side of fresh berries and a cup of espresso for a truly indulgent experience.
Storage and Reheating Tips:
To store leftovers, cover the cake with plastic wrap and refrigerate. To reheat, let the cake come to room temperature or place in the microwave for a few seconds to soften the ganache.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I make this cake in advance? Yes, you can assemble the cake ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Can I use instant espresso powder instead of instant coffee? Yes, you can substitute instant espresso powder for a stronger coffee flavor.
- Can I freeze this cake? While the cake can be frozen, the texture may change slightly upon thawing.
Conclusion:
Treat yourself to the indulgent flavors of our Tiramisu Chocolate Layer Cake and wow your friends and family with this impressive dessert. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different flavor variations or decorations to make it your own. Share your feedback and tag us in your creations – we can’t wait to see your masterpiece!
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Tiramisu Chocolate Layer Cake
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Yield: 8–10 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of this Tiramisu Chocolate Layer Cake. Layers of moist chocolate cake soaked in coffee milk, topped with espresso mascarpone cream, and drizzled with luscious chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Cake
- 1 ¾ cups plain flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup boiling water
- 2 tsp instant coffee
- 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
- 2 eggs
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup caster sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar
For the Coffee Milk Soak
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup caster sugar
- 2 tsp instant coffee powder
For the Chocolate Ganache
- 325g dark chocolate
- 1 ¼ cups thickened cream
For the Espresso Mascarpone Cream
- 3 tsp vanilla bean paste
- 60ml cooled brewed coffee
- 250g mascarpone
- 500ml thickened cream
- ½ cup icing sugar
To Decorate
- Cocoa powder (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chocolate Cake: Combine dry ingredients, mix wet ingredients, then combine and bake.
- Make the Coffee Milk Soak: Mix milk, sugar, and coffee powder until dissolved.
- Create the Chocolate Ganache: Melt chocolate, mix with cream, and let cool.
- Whip up the Espresso Mascarpone Cream: Beat mascarpone, cream, vanilla, coffee, and sugar until fluffy.
- Assemble the Cake: Layer cake, soak with coffee milk, add cream, repeat, and finish with ganache.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by altering the amount of sugar in the cake or cream.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, increase the amount of instant coffee in the recipe.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg