Mocha Tiramisu Cake Recipe

Tiramisu may be the best dessert ever invented, and this terrific version with coffee filling and chocolate is hard to beat.

Whipped cream

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, confectioners’ sugar, cream and coffee liqueur until light and fluffy.
In a small, shallow bowl, combine coffee, vanilla and rum.
Place one half of the sponge cake onto a serving plate and brush thoroughly with the coffee mixture.
Do not soak the cake in the coffee.
Spread half of the cream mixture on top of sponge cake. Top with 1 oz dark chocolate shavings.
Repeat with remaining cake, cream mixture and chocolate.
Cover and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 6 hours.
Serve Mocha Tiramisu Cake with additional chocolate shavings and whipped cream.

*non-alcoholic coffee extract; or coffee syrup, or
1 teaspoon chocolate extract plus 1 teaspoon instant coffee granules dissolved in 2 tablespoons hot water.

Full of smooth texture, rich aromas and powerful flavors, coffee flavored liqueurs are included in many recipes and readily enjoyable by many. Coffee liqueurs have recently gained greater popularity, and there are a number of different varieties to choose from.