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Tiramisu Chocolate Layer Cake Recipe

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This Tiramisu Chocolate Layer Cake combines the rich flavors of classic tiramisu with a moist and tender chocolate cake base. Layers of chocolate cake are soaked in a coffee-infused milk mixture, then topped with a luscious espresso mascarpone cream and finished with a glossy dark chocolate ganache. Perfect for chocolate lovers who enjoy the sophisticated taste of tiramisu in a decadent cake form.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Prepare the Chocolate Cake Batter. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the plain flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder. In another bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, buttermilk, boiling water combined with instant coffee dissolved in it, vanilla bean paste, eggs, caster sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until well combined.
  2. Bake the Chocolate Cake. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Pour the batter evenly into prepared cake pans, greased and lined with baking paper. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the cakes to cool completely on a wire rack.
  3. Make the Coffee Milk Soak. In a saucepan, heat the milk with caster sugar and instant coffee powder until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is warm. Remove from heat and let it cool completely to room temperature.
  4. Prepare the Chocolate Ganache. Chop the dark chocolate finely and place it in a heatproof bowl. Heat the thickened cream in a saucepan until just boiling, then pour over the chopped chocolate. Let it sit for a minute, then stir gently until smooth and glossy. Allow ganache to cool and thicken at room temperature.
  5. Make the Espresso Mascarpone Cream. In a mixing bowl, combine mascarpone, vanilla bean paste, cooled brewed coffee, icing sugar, and thickened cream. Whisk until soft peaks form and the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  6. Assemble the Cake. Place one chocolate cake layer on your serving plate and generously brush with the coffee milk soak to infuse flavor and moisture. Spread a thick layer of espresso mascarpone cream over the soaked cake. Repeat with the second cake layer, soak, and cream. For the final layer, place the last cake layer on top, soak with coffee milk, and spread a thin layer of mascarpone cream on top.
  7. Decorate with Ganache and Cocoa Powder. Pour the cooled thickened ganache over the top of the assembled cake, smoothing it evenly across the surface and letting some drip down the sides. Optionally, dust the top lightly with cocoa powder for an elegant tiramisu finish.
  8. Chill Before Serving. Refrigerate the cake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the cake to set nicely before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Ensure the boiling water is mixed with coffee powder to enhance the chocolate flavor in the cake batter.
  • Use thickened cream at room temperature for better whipping results.
  • The coffee milk soak should be completely cooled before applying to avoid melting the mascarpone cream.
  • For best flavor, chill the cake overnight to allow the tiramisu elements to infuse fully.
  • Dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa content works best for the ganache to provide a rich flavor.
  • If you prefer a stronger coffee flavor, increase the espresso amount in the mascarpone cream slightly.

Keywords: Tiramisu Cake, Chocolate Layer Cake, Coffee Cake, Mascarpone Cream Cake, Chocolate Ganache Cake, Italian Dessert

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