Description
A rich and creamy tiramisu-inspired chocolate cake that brings the flavors of your favorite bakery home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 oz mascarpone cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp coffee liqueur
- Cocoa powder for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
- Stir in boiling water. The batter will be thin.
- Pour batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in mascarpone, powdered sugar, and coffee liqueur.
- Spread the cream mixture between the cake layers and on top. Dust with cocoa powder before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover cake in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, brush the cake layers with espresso before assembling.
- Use room-temperature mascarpone for smoother mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 75mg